NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted to the burn unit with an electrical burn. Which of the following areas probably sustained the greatest degree of injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electrical burns cause deep tissue damage, with intrathoracic organs (heart, lungs) at greatest risk due to the current's path through the body.
Question 2 of 5
A client with fibromyalgia refuses to take the prescribed drug duloxetine. When the nurse asks why, the client responds, 'Because I’m not depressed!' What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Duloxetine treats fibromyalgia pain and improves sleep, addressing the client’s misconception without focusing on depression. Other responses are inaccurate or dismissive.
Question 3 of 5
Damage to the VIII cranial nerve results in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The VIII cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear) is responsible for hearing and balance; damage causes sensorineural hearing loss, affecting the inner ear or nerve pathways.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is a college athlete and was recently diagnosed with moderate persistent asthma. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Secondhand smoke is a known asthma trigger, exacerbating symptoms. Penicillin, talc, and strenuous activity are not primary asthma triggers, though activity may require premedication with bronchodilators.
Question 5 of 5
The health care provider prescribes paroxetine to a client with depression. What statement by the client indicates proper understanding of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Paroxetine may cause weight gain, so a healthy diet and exercise are appropriate. Stopping abruptly risks withdrawal, full effects take weeks, and sexual dysfunction is a common side effect.