NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot flashes are a common side effect of tamoxifen due to its anti-estrogenic effects.
Question 2 of 5
Which comment made by a client who is taking aspirin is most likely related to adverse effects of drug therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Buzzing in the ears (tinnitus) is a common adverse effect of aspirin, indicating potential toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a burn injury is at risk for infection. Which nursing action is most effective in preventing infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Topical antibiotics directly prevent bacterial growth in burn wounds, reducing infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of congestive heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss; eating potassium-rich foods prevents hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5
When a client becomes angry and shouts at the nurse because of a dislike for food that was served, which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listening attentively allows the client to vent frustrations, de-escalates the situation, and fosters therapeutic communication.