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 nursing assistant voices concern for personal safety when assigned to care for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which information is best for allaying the nursing assistant's fears?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emphasizing that standard precautions, like wearing gloves, effectively prevent HIV transmission reassures the nursing assistant by addressing the primary mode of infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a total hip replacement. Which position should the nurse avoid to prevent dislocation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing the legs after hip replacement increases the risk of dislocation by adducting and rotating the hip joint.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of osteoporosis is prescribed alendronate. Which instruction ensures proper administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking alendronate with a full glass of water and remaining upright for 30 minutes prevents esophageal irritation and ensures absorption.
Question 5 of 5
A 10-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with endocarditis secondary to rheumatic fever. Which assessment finding in the child's medical history is most consistent with this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rheumatic fever, which can lead to endocarditis, is often triggered by an untreated streptococcal infection, such as strep throat, in susceptible children.