NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa can cause orthostatic hypotension due to its effects on the autonomic nervous system, increasing the risk of falls.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-catheterization. Which instruction ensures proper technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inserting the catheter until urine flows, then advancing 1–2 inches, ensures proper placement in the bladder to avoid trauma or incomplete drainage.
Question 3 of 5
Which teratogenic effect is most likely to occur among the fetuses of pregnant women who chronically consume alcohol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic alcohol consumption during pregnancy is strongly associated with fetal alcohol syndrome, which commonly causes mental retardation and developmental delays.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic pain is prescribed oxycodone. Which instruction should the nurse include to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxycodone can cause drowsiness and impaired judgment, so avoiding driving prevents accidents and ensures client safety.
Question 5 of 5
When the client with a slow-bleeding cerebral aneurysm asks for assistance to the toilet for a bowel movement, which missing response is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a bedpan prevents straining during a bowel movement, which could increase intracranial pressure and exacerbate bleeding in a cerebral aneurysm.