NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with alcohol use disorder who is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms, preventing seizures and delirium. Haloperidol, fluoxetine, and lithium treat unrelated conditions.
Extract:
Oral hypoglycemic agents may be used for patients with:
Question 2 of 5
Ketosis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral hypoglycemics may be helpful when some functioning of the beta cells exists, as in type II diabetes mellitus.
Extract:
An assessment of a 6-month-old infant's growth and development level should reveal that the infant can:
Question 3 of 5
An assessment of a 6-month-old infant's growth and development level should reveal that the infant can:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 6 months, infants can hold a bottle, a developmental milestone.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy. A visitor yells at the nurse saying there is a fire burning in the wastebasket on the other side of the room. What should the nurse do initially?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxygen fuels fires; turning it off and removing the client from the room prioritizes safety. Seeking help or using an extinguisher delays evacuation.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has been drinking for five years states that he drinks when he gets upset about 'things' such as being unemployed or feeling like life is not leading anywhere. The nurse understands that the client is using alcohol as a way to deal with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Life's stressors. Alcohol is used to cope with stress and anxiety, though it may exacerbate negative feelings.