NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Alzheimer disease is admitted to the hospital. The client's adult child says to the nurse, 'I really want to continue caring for my mother at home, but she has become agitated and restless at night. I am awake most of the night, feel exhausted, and do not know what to do.' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referring to a social worker provides access to resources like respite care or home support, addressing the caregiver's exhaustion. Limiting naps or medication may help but are narrow, and suggesting a facility dismisses the caregiver's wishes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 4-year-old client with failure to thrive. Which of the following risk factors likely contribute to the client's condition? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: FTT risk factors include parental incarceration causing family stress, a history of anorexia nervosa affecting feeding practices, and food insecurity . Being the youngest or a working parent are not direct risks.
Question 3 of 5
The most common complication following a myocardial infarction is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac dysrhythmias are the most common complication post-myocardial infarction due to ischemic changes affecting the heart's electrical conduction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would expect the cystic fibrosis client to receive supplemental pancreatic enzymes along with a diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High in carbohydrates and proteins. This diet supports energy needs and compensates for malabsorption in cystic fibrosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing new medication prescriptions for a client with asthma and nasal polyps. The nurse should clarify the prescription for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen should be clarified in asthma with nasal polyps due to risk of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease. Vitamin D , albuterol , and montelukast are safe.