NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client with type 1 diabetes. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the blood glucose level first ensures the insulin dose is appropriate for the client's current needs, preventing hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A client with a history of Addison's disease is prescribed hydrocortisone. Which symptom indicates the need for dose adjustment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension in Addison's disease suggests inadequate cortisol replacement, indicating the need for a hydrocortisone dose adjustment.