NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with polysubstance abuse has been admitted to the hospital for detoxification. Which of the following drugs represents the most serious life-threatening situation during the withdrawal period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secobarbital, a barbiturate, poses the most serious risk during withdrawal, as it can lead to life-threatening seizures and delirium. Methadone and heroin withdrawal are uncomfortable but less likely to be fatal, and cocaine withdrawal is primarily psychological.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications is a serotonin antagonist that might be used to relieve nausea and vomiting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron is a serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist effective for nausea and vomiting, particularly in chemotherapy or postoperative settings. The other medications have different mechanisms. Physiological Adaptation
Extract:
What should the nurse do in order for the participants get necessary information about changing their attitudes towards the issues of breast cancer prevention?
Question 3 of 5
Invite a speaker from the Cancer Society.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A survivor's story can emotionally engage participants, encouraging attitude changes toward prevention.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
To obtain data for the nursing assessment, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's understanding of the client rests on the comprehensiveness of assessment data obtained by listening to the client's self revelation.
Question 5 of 5
Which activity should not be assigned to an unlicensed person?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing the 24-hour intake and output record involves calculation and analysis, beyond the scope of unlicensed personnel, requiring nursing judgment.