NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young adult patient constantly seeks attention from the nurses, stomping away from the nurses' station and pouting when her requests are refused. Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rewarding non-attention-seeking behaviors with unsolicited attention reinforces positive behavior, reducing the need for negative attention-seeking actions. Consistent staff approaches (contrary to A and
D) and limit-setting without ignoring the patient (
C) are also important, but B directly addresses behavior modification.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection of haloperidol decanoate (Haldol D). Which of the following actions by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Haloperidol decanoate is highly irritating to subcutaneous tissue, requiring deep IM injection into a large muscle (e.g., gluteus) to ensure proper absorption and minimize tissue damage. Massaging (
A) risks irritation, a 25-gauge needle (
C) is too small, and dividing doses (
D) is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory result would concern the nurse caring for a client who is receiving furosemide (Lasix)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia. A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is critically low and concerning, risking arrhythmias. Sodium 140, glucose 110, and calcium 8 are within normal ranges.
Extract:
A woman with an internal fetal monitor experiences a variable deceleration.
Question 5 of 5
Your priority nursing intervention would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Variable decelerations indicate cord compression, and oxygen administration is the priority to support fetal oxygenation.