NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed buspirone (Buspar). Which of the following statements indicates the patient understands the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Buspirone takes 2–4 weeks for full anxiolytic effect, requiring consistent use. It’s not PRN, has low dependence risk, and alcohol should be avoided due to CNS depression.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions has the HIGHEST priority for a teenager admitted with burns to 50% of his body?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe burns (50% of the body) significantly increase the risk of infection due to loss of skin barrier. Maintaining aseptic technique during procedures is the highest priority to prevent life-threatening infections. Counseling (
A) and peer visits (
D) address psychosocial needs, which are secondary, and airborne precautions (
B) are unnecessary (standard precautions suffice).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burning on urination (dysuria) is a hallmark symptom of a UTI due to bladder mucosal irritation. Flank pain (
B) suggests kidney stones or pyelonephritis, vomiting/diarrhea (
C) indicate gastroenteritis, and chest pain (
D) is unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following medications is a serotonin antagonist that might be used to relieve nausea and vomiting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron is a serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist effective for nausea and vomiting, particularly in chemotherapy or postoperative settings. The other medications have different mechanisms. Physiological Adaptation
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following dietary choices should be avoided by a client with a recent bone marrow transplant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raw apples may harbor bacteria, posing an infection risk for immunocompromised clients post-bone marrow transplant.