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 is giving unlicensed assistive personnel directions for bathing a client who has a surgical incision infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Which instructions would be most effective for reducing infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlorhexidine cloths effectively reduce MRSA. Antibacterial soap is less specific, delaying the bath is unnecessary, and a bath basin risks contamination.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is about to medicate a client who is to have surgery today. The client says, 'I do not understand what the doctor is going to do,' and asks the nurse to explain specific details of the surgery. The client has already signed an operative permit. What is the best action for the nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's lack of understanding indicates a need for clarification before proceeding. Notifying the physician ensures informed consent is valid, delaying medication that may impair judgment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 5-year-old client about managing recurrent nosebleeds at home. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to make? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Pressure , reassurance , and cold cloth control bleeding and anxiety. ED visits are unnecessary for recurrent nosebleeds, and lying down risks aspiration.
Question 5 of 5
A throat culture is ordered for an adult who has a sore throat. The nurse asks the client if he has taken any medications to treat himself. Which medication, if reported by the client, would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotics can alter throat culture results by reducing bacterial growth, potentially leading to a false negative, the greatest concern.