NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with multiple sclerosis plans to begin an exercise program. In addition to discussing the benefits of regular exercise, the nurse should caution the client to avoid activities which
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: lead to dehydration. The client must take in adequate fluids before and during exercise periods.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse answers a call light on a client not assigned to the nurse. The client, who was just admitted from the emergency department, requests a cup of coffee. What is the appropriate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suggesting water (
D) is safe until dietary orders are confirmed. Coffee (A,
C) may be contraindicated, and waiting (
B) doesn't address the request.
Question 3 of 5
The physician orders lisinopril (Zestril) and furosemide (Lasix) to be administered concomitantly to the client with hypertension. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril and furosemide are commonly prescribed together for hypertension, as lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that reduces blood pressure, and furosemide is a diuretic that reduces fluid volume. There is no contraindication for administering them concomitantly, so answer A is incorrect. Administering them separately is unnecessary, so answer C is incorrect. Contacting the pharmacy is not needed unless there is a supply issue, so answer D is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a 58-year-old client with blurred vision and reduced visual fields. The nurse finds which manifestation most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Extreme eye pain (
B) suggests acute conditions like glaucoma, requiring urgent attention. Difficulty in dim light (
A), peripheral vision loss (
C), and cataracts (
D) are less acute.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager considers changing staff assignments from 8 hour shifts to 12 hour shifts. A staff-selected planning committee has approved the change, yet the staff are not receptive to the plan. As a change agent, the nurse manager should first
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The manager is ultimately responsible for delivery of care and yet has given a committee chosen by staff the right to approve or disapprove the change. Planned change involves exploring barriers and restraining forces before implementing change.
To smooth acceptance of the change, restraining factors need to be evaluated.