NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a ventricular shunt for hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache and irritability may indicate shunt malfunction or infection, which can lead to increased intracranial pressure and requires urgent evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A client with cirrhosis is at risk for which complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatic encephalopathy is a common complication of cirrhosis due to the liver's inability to detoxify ammonia, leading to neurological symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about phenobarbital. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking phenobarbital at the same time daily maintains consistent blood levels, preventing breakthrough seizures.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is 3 months' pregnant complains to the nurse of feeling tired. Which nursing advice is best to give this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fatigue is common in early pregnancy due to hormonal changes and increased metabolic demands. Resting when tired helps conserve energy and supports maternal and fetal health.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa can cause orthostatic hypotension due to its effects on the autonomic nervous system, increasing the risk of falls.