NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis about treatment. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping tuberculosis medications early can lead to relapse and drug resistance, indicating a need for further teaching about treatment adherence.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action is most correct before instilling eardrops in a client's ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warming eardrops to room temperature prevents discomfort and dizziness, which can occur if cold drops are instilled into the ear canal.
Question 3 of 5
A 6-year-old child is recovering from acute noninfectious gastroenteritis. The physician provides orders to advance the child's diet to solid food. Which food choice is best for the nurse to offer the child initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strained applesauce is a bland, easily digestible solid food suitable for reintroducing solids after gastroenteritis, minimizing gastrointestinal irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of anxiety disorder is prescribed lorazepam. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol can potentiate the sedative effects of lorazepam, increasing the risk of respiratory depression and drowsiness, so it should be avoided.
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant client comes to the prenatal clinic for a routine visit. As the nurse is completing a nutritional analysis, it is determined that the client needs additional iron. Which food is best for the nurse to include in a diet plan for this pregnant client who needs additional iron?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Legumes, such as beans and lentils, are rich in iron, which is essential for preventing anemia during pregnancy, unlike the other options, which have lower iron content.