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.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old client is unable to go to sleep at night in the hospital. Which nursing intervention best promotes sleep for the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Following familiar bedtime rituals helps preschoolers feel secure and promotes sleep. The other options may increase anxiety or overstimulation, hindering sleep. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
Marie is a 5-year-old girl is admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following indicate that the nurse understands the plan of care for Marie?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reverse isolation protects neutropenic patients from infections.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing home health care to a patient with diabetes. Which of the following interventions is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular blood glucose monitoring guides diabetes management, preventing hypo- or hyperglycemia. Skipping meals, limiting activity, or avoiding diet discussions disrupts control and health.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a history of chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia. Because she has a history of noncompliance with antipsychotic therapy, she'll receive fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin Decanoate) injections every 4 weeks. Before discharge, what should the nurse include in her teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should teach the client how to manage common adverse reactions, such as orthostatic hypotension and anticholinergic effects. The antipsychotic effects of the drug may take several weeks to appear. Droperidol increases the risk of extrapyramidal effects when given in conjunction with phenothiazines such as fluphenazine. Tardive dyskinesia is a possible adverse reaction and should be reported immediately.