NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young man who is admitted with antisocial behavior seeks the attention of a young, attractive nurse, and he finds many excuses to involve the nurse in conversation. The nurse should have which of these understandings of this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining a therapeutic relationship sets boundaries, preventing manipulation common in antisocial behavior.
Question 2 of 5
A young woman has admitted herself to the psychiatric unit for treatment of Valium addiction. A schedule of drug withdrawal is ordered by the doctor. Which of the following may the nurse expect to see as the Valium dose is decreased?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benzodiazepine withdrawal, such as from Valium, commonly causes tremors and hyperactivity due to central nervous system excitation.
Question 3 of 5
Mr. S. is a man who has not spoken for years. He is diagnosed as having paranoid schizophrenia. One day, when Ms. J., another client, was standing facing the elevator, the man approached her from behind and reached for her as if to strangle her. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Getting his attention and calling for help ensures safety for all involved without escalating the situation through physical intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A woman is admitted to the detoxification unit. She admits to drinking increasingly larger amounts of alcohol for the past five years. What question is most important for the nurse to ask initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Knowing the time of the last drink is critical to anticipate the onset of withdrawal symptoms, which can be life-threatening.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for the 5-year-old with rubeola. Which intervention by the nurse best ensures the child's comfort?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubeola (measles) causes photophobia; dimming lights reduces discomfort. Baby oil baths, warm mist tents, and decongestants do not address primary symptoms.