NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with psychotic depression is receiving Haldol (haloperidol). Which of the following side effects is associated with antipsychotic medications such as haloperidol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Akathesia , a movement disorder, is a common side effect of haloperidol. Cataracts , diaphoresis , and polyuria are not typically associated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse employed in a woman's health care clinic would be most concerned about which client statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red, warm breast with indented skin suggests inflammatory breast cancer, requiring urgent evaluation. A mobile lump is often benign, nipple pain is common in breastfeeding, and cyclic nodules are typically hormonal.
Question 3 of 5
A client with chronic bronchitis tells the home health nurse of being exhausted all day due to coughing all night and being unable to sleep. The client can feel thick mucus in the chest and throat. Which teaching can the nurse reinforce to help the client mobilize secretions and improve sleep? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Fluids , humidifiers , guaifenesin , and huff coughing thin and mobilize secretions. Pursed lip breathing aids exhalation, not secretion clearance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with blindness due to diabetic retinopathy. Which interventions should the nurse implement for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Guiding with an elbow , saying goodbye , and clock-face food arrangement promote safety and orientation. Family input is secondary, and louder/slower speech is unnecessary unless hearing-impaired.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a nine month-old infant about diaper dermatitis. Which of the following measures would be appropriate for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discontinue a new food that was added to the infant's diet just prior to the rash. New foods can be a cause of diaper dermatitis.