NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of hyperthyroidism is prescribed methimazole. Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sore throat may indicate agranulocytosis, a rare but serious side effect of methimazole, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of asthma reports wheezing and shortness of breath. Which medication should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator that quickly relieves acute asthma symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a lower extremity cast. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Numbness in the toes suggests possible nerve compression or compartment syndrome, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic pain is prescribed oxycodone. Which instruction should the nurse include to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxycodone can cause drowsiness and impaired judgment, so avoiding driving prevents accidents and ensures client safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected pulmonary edema. Which finding is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frothy, pink-tinged sputum is a classic sign of pulmonary edema, indicating fluid leakage into the alveoli due to left heart failure.