NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of glaucoma is prescribed timolol eye drops. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying pressure to the inner canthus (nasolacrimal occlusion) prevents systemic absorption of timolol.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn with suspected jaundice. Which finding confirms the presence of jaundice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yellowing of the sclera is a hallmark sign of jaundice due to bilirubin accumulation.
Question 3 of 5
Which instruction regarding rescue breathing is important to include in the parent-teaching plan when a newborn is at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For infant rescue breathing, covering the nose and mouth and blowing just enough air to make the chest rise ensures effective ventilation without overinflation.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of anxiety is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan). Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lorazepam causes drowsiness, making driving unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which action maintains the sterile field?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Opening the sterile kit away from the body prevents contamination of the sterile field.