NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risperidone can cause extrapyramidal symptoms, such as tremors or rigidity, due to dopamine blockade, requiring monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gingival hyperplasia is a common side effect of phenytoin that can lead to gum overgrowth and requires dental evaluation, so it should be reported.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected stroke. Which finding requires immediate notification of the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slurred speech is a hallmark sign of stroke, indicating potential neurological damage and requiring urgent medical intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A maintenance worker in a health agency comes to a nurse after receiving a minor finger burn. Which first-aid measure is correct for the nurse to complete for the client in this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immersing a minor burn in cool (not cold) water for 10-15 minutes reduces tissue damage and pain, making it the most appropriate first-aid measure.
Question 5 of 5
When a client with type 1 diabetes comes to the clinic for a routine visit, which question should the nurse plan to ask in relation to possible complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of diabetic retinopathy, so asking about recent eye exams helps screen for this vision-threatening complication.