NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A hospitalized client with thyrotoxicosis receives atenolol 50 mg PO daily. Which statement by the nurse accurately reinforces the client's understanding of this medication's purpose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that controls hyperthyroidism symptoms like tachycardia. It is not iodine-based , radioactive , or an antithyroid drug .
Question 2 of 5
The nurse reinforces discharge teaching for the parent of a child newly prescribed methylphenidate for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The nurse advises the parent that the child might experience which side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methylphenidate commonly causes loss of appetite and restlessness . Hypotension , palpitations/weight gain , and cough are less typical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a cerebrovascular accident. The nurse gives the client a washcloth and encourages the client to wash her face. The client looks at the washcloth as though she does not know what to do with it. The nurse knows that this indicates that the client has which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Agnosia is the inability to recognize objects, like a washcloth, despite intact sensory function, common post-CVA, unlike apraxia (motor planning), aphasia (language), or dysarthria (speech articulation).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a 6 year-old with a urinary tract infection on how to avoid repeat infections. Which statements by the parent indicate that the teaching has been effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Nylon panties can trap moisture, increasing infection risk; cotton is preferred. Not holding urine prevents bacterial growth. Avoiding bubble baths reduces irritation. Wiping front to back prevents bacterial spread. Antibacterial soap may disrupt natural flora, increasing infection risk.
Question 5 of 5
A client with AIDS shows symptoms of herpes simplex stomatitis. Which drug therapy can be anticipated for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acyclovir is an antiviral drug used to treat herpes simplex infections, including stomatitis in AIDS patients.