NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respecting the patient’s decision upholds autonomy and ethical practice. Administering or persuading against beliefs violates rights, and ignoring wishes dismisses patient-centered care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of morphine sulfate to a client with postoperative pain. The client reports nausea. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea is a common side effect of morphine, and administering an antiemetic beforehand (if ordered) prevents discomfort while allowing pain relief. Administering without addressing nausea (
A) is inappropriate, holding the dose (
B) delays pain control, and dilution (
D) is incorrect for IV morphine.
Question 3 of 5
A toddler is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During a seizure, the nurse's first priority is to protect the child from injury.
To prevent injury caused by uncontrolled movements, the nurse must remove objects from the child's surroundings and pad objects that can't be removed. Restraining the child or placing an object in the child's mouth during a seizure may cause injury. Once the seizure stops, the nurse should check for breathing and, if indicated, initiate rescue breathing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Parkinson’s disease who is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-protein meals can interfere with levodopa absorption, so avoiding them with doses improves efficacy. Taking on an empty stomach (
A) is ideal but not mandatory, vitamin B6 (
C) enhances metabolism (reducing effect), and stopping for dizziness (
D) requires physician consultation.
Question 5 of 5
A young woman is transferred to a psychiatric crisis unit with a diagnosis of a dissociative disorder. The nurse knows which of the following comments by the client is MOST indicative of this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dissociative disorders involve detachment from reality, such as feeling disconnected from surroundings (depersonalization/derealization), as in choice B. Nightmares (
A) suggest PTSD, fear of dying (
C) indicates panic disorder, and checking locks (
D) points to OCD.