NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A health care provider is screaming at the nurse in the hallway. 'Why didn't you get that surgery scheduled sooner?' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Responding calmly and redirecting to a supervisor de-escalates the situation professionally while addressing the inappropriate tone. Accusing the provider of overreacting is confrontational and unprofessional.
Question 2 of 5
A client addicted to morphine is being treated for withdrawal symptoms. The drug commonly administered for opiate withdrawal is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suboxone is commonly used for opiate withdrawal as it reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Answer A is a benzodiazepine, Answer C is for overdose reversal, and Answer D is for alcohol dependence, so they are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
Mr. H. is upset regarding being in the hospital for another day because he states it costs too much. The rights he is likely to demand include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confidentiality is unrelated to the client's concern about hospital costs. The other rights—examining the bill, timely responses, and refusing treatment—are relevant to his situation. Coordinated Care
Question 4 of 5
A 15-year-old client with iron deficiency anemia and a ruptured ectopic pregnancy needs a blood transfusion prior to surgery. The client's mother is a Jehovah's Witness and refuses to sign the blood permit. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse must respect the mother's refusal due to religious beliefs and notify the physician to discuss alternatives or legal options, such as court intervention for a minor in a life-threatening situation. Giving blood without permission is unethical and illegal. Coaxing may be coercive, and a 15-year-old typically cannot provide legal consent.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year old with a suspected ventricular septal defect is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The child's mother asks the nurse, 'Why does my little girl have to have that tube put into her heart?' The nurse should tell the mother that the cardiac catheterization will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac catheterization visualizes the heart's structures, allowing precise identification of the size and location of a ventricular septal defect.