NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing for a medical relief trip to West Africa and is concerned about a disruption in circadian rhythm from traveling across several time zones. Which supplement might help synchronize the body to environmental time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Melatonin helps regulate sleep-wake cycles and can mitigate jet lag.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse learns that an Orthodox Jewish client has not started taking recently prescribed diltiazem extended-release capsules. The client states 'I cannot take the medication in this form.' What is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client may object to gelatin in capsules due to dietary restrictions. Consulting the pharmacist for an alternative form respects the client's beliefs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing prostatectomies with a group of men. One man asks which kind of prostatectomy is done for someone who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What answer should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transurethral resection prostatectomy (TURP) is the most common procedure for BPH, removing prostate tissue via the urethra, minimally invasive compared to open approaches.
Question 4 of 5
Which measures will help prevent falls in the elderly clients of a long-term care facility? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Exercise, lighting, handrails, and rounds reduce fall risk. Smooth-soled shoes increase slipping risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse has been assigned to provide care to a client with suicidal ideation who is receiving treatment in an outpatient setting. The nurse develops a care plan and reviews it with the nurse preceptor before meeting with the client. Which proposed nursing action in the care plan requires intervention by the nurse preceptor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No-suicide contracts are not evidence-based and may create pressure rather than support coping strategies.