NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing a parenting class to individuals living in a community of older homes. In discussing formula preparation, which of the following is most important to prevent lead poisoning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use of lead-contaminated water to prepare formula is a major source of poisoning in infants. Letting tap water run for several minutes will diminish the lead contamination.
Question 2 of 5
A client with moderate Alzheimer disease is started on memantine. What should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Memantine may slow decline and improve daily functioning (
A). It does not stop progression (
B), provide rapid improvement (
C), or reverse Alzheimer's (
D).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a 58-year-old client with blurred vision and reduced visual fields. The nurse finds which manifestation most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Extreme eye pain (
B) suggests acute conditions like glaucoma, requiring urgent attention. Difficulty in dim light (
A), peripheral vision loss (
C), and cataracts (
D) are less acute.
Question 4 of 5
A 56-year-old client who had a complete hysterectomy 8 months ago is admitted for opiate detoxification. The second day after admission, the client complains of abdominal cramping and sweating. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal cramping and sweating are withdrawal symptoms during opiate detoxification, requiring comfort measures and reassurance.
Question 5 of 5
The charge nurse in a long-term care facility is making assignments. When assigning personnel to care for residents, which principle is important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistency with caregivers reduces anxiety and improves trust for confused clients, enhancing care quality. Daily rotation, gender restrictions, or caregiver choice are less effective.