NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with severe hypertension is receiving Capoten (captopril). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following to the doctor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A persistent cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors like captopril, potentially requiring a change in medication.
Question 2 of 5
A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but stops as the nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administer the prescribed analgesia. Pain relief is a priority in sickle cell crisis, and prescribed analgesics are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical surgical unit. Which client is most at risk for contracting a nosocomial infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An indwelling urinary catheter increases the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, a common nosocomial infection, especially in older adults with prolonged catheter use.
Question 4 of 5
A 20-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital following an accident. Her uncle, a physician from out of state, visits her and asks to see her chart. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIPAA regulations require patient consent for chart access, even by a physician relative, unless they are directly involved in care. Permission from the patient is needed first.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old who was hospitalized with influenza. Which nursing action would be most effective to maintain psychosocial integrity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drawing on facemasks is an age-appropriate, creative activity that promotes self-expression and reduces fear associated with medical equipment, supporting psychosocial integrity.