NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A throat culture is ordered for an adult who has a sore throat. The nurse asks the client if he has taken any medications to treat himself. Which medication, if reported by the client, would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotics can alter throat culture results by reducing bacterial growth, potentially leading to a false negative, the greatest concern.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis. After pain management, which intervention should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe every 2 hours. Coughing and deep breathing prevent respiratory infections due to shallow respirations.
Question 3 of 5
A client with generalized anxiety disorder has received a new prescription for sertraline. The nurse should reinforce teaching to the client on what possible adverse effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sertraline commonly causes sexual dysfunction, a significant side effect. Hypernatremia , urinary retention , and weight loss are less common.
Question 4 of 5
A client with diabetes phones the clinic stating, 'I have a terrible cold and I don't know what to do about taking my insulin.' Which of the following should be included in the nurse's teaching regarding the client's insulin needs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infections increase insulin resistance, raising insulin needs. Frequent glucose and ketone monitoring ensures proper management. Withholding insulin or relying on urine tests is dangerous, and infections do alter insulin requirements.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 5-year-old client about managing recurrent nosebleeds at home. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to make? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Pressure , reassurance , and cold cloth control bleeding and anxiety. ED visits are unnecessary for recurrent nosebleeds, and lying down risks aspiration.