NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client asks, 'What should I do to prepare for a colonoscopy?' Which instructions should the nurse reinforce to correctly answer the client’s question? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Fasting 8 hours, clear liquids the day before, and polyethylene glycol are standard colonoscopy preparations. Antibiotics are not routine, and smoking cessation is not specific to the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who is entering the second trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Fetal movement, iron intake, anatomy ultrasound, and diabetes screening are standard second-trimester recommendations. Weight gain should be about 1 lb/week for normal BMI, not 3 lb.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about measures to prevent the transmission of hepatitis A for a group of clients at an outpatient treatment facility for substance use disorders. Which of the following information would be most important for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, making handwashing after toileting and before eating critical. Tap water, needle sharing, and sex are not primary transmission modes for hepatitis A.
Question 4 of 5
A father suspected of child abuse tells the nurse, 'I shouldn't have grabbed him so hard. I had a really bad day at work and got all stressed out. The kid just wouldn't listen to me.' The defense mechanism used by the father is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Displacement involves redirecting emotions (stress from work) onto a less threatening target (child). Projection, undoing, and compensation do not apply.
Extract:
Medication administration record
Allergies: None
Medications Time
Haloperidol: 5 mg PO, twice a day 0900, 2100
Hydrochlorothiazide: 25 mg PO, daily 0900
Omeprazole: 20 mg PO, daily 0900
Acetaminophen: 650 mg PO, PRN Every 6 hours
Question 5 of 5
The nurse on the inpatient psychiatric unit is preparing to administer 9 AM medications to a client. On assessment, the client is exhibiting signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a life-threatening reaction to antipsychotics like haloperidol, requiring immediate cessation and provider notification. Acetaminophen, continuing medications, or holding hydroxyzine do not address the emergency.