NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman who is pregnant for the first time asks the nurse when during pregnancy is the best time to take Lamaze classes. What should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The second trimester is ideal for Lamaze classes, as it allows time to learn techniques before labor while avoiding early pregnancy discomforts and late-term fatigue.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 1-day-old female client who has a small amount of blood-tinged, mucoid vaginal drainage. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood-tinged vaginal drainage in a newborn is often due to maternal hormone exposure and typically resolves. Monitoring is appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been in alcohol detoxification for one week. The client has slurred speech and is bumping into doorframes and walking unsteadily. What is the most appropriate initial action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slurred speech and unsteady gait post-detox may indicate Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a thiamine deficiency complication, requiring urgent assessment.
Question 4 of 5
The practical nurse is caring for a 48-year-old executive on the cardiac unit who has just been diagnosed with primary hypertension. Which teaching strategy would be most effective to reinforce prior teaching from the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active participation in meal selection reinforces learning and promotes adherence to a low-sodium diet.
Question 5 of 5
Triazolam (Halcion) 0.25 mg is ordered for a client at bedtime. When the nurse goes to give the medication, the client asks the nurse to leave it at the bedside because she wants to finish reading a book. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Returning in an hour ensures medication administration while respecting the client's request, adhering to safety protocols. Leaving medication or delaying indefinitely risks errors.