NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand tremors are a sign of lithium toxicity, which can progress to severe neurological symptoms and requires immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
The urine of a client who is 6 months' pregnant tests positive for albumin. The nurse correctly assumes that the client is probably developing which complication of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albumin in the urine (proteinuria) during pregnancy is a hallmark sign of preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder that can lead to serious complications if untreated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about phenobarbital. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking phenobarbital at the same time daily maintains consistent blood levels, preventing breakthrough seizures.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a client who has been burned around the face and neck, which assessment finding should the nurse immediately report to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Burns around the face and neck can cause airway edema, leading to respiratory distress, which is life-threatening and requires immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected anaphylaxis. Which intervention is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, as it rapidly reverses airway constriction and hypotension, addressing life-threatening symptoms.