NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is ordered for the client who is receiving cancer chemotherapy. What instruction should the nurse give the client because allopurinol is ordered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allopurinol prevents uric acid buildup from chemotherapy; increased water intake promotes excretion, reducing kidney damage risk.
Question 2 of 5
A 45-year-old woman tells the nurse that she is having difficulty reading the newspaper. She states that she holds it away from her but still cannot see it. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Difficulty reading at age 45 suggests presbyopia, a common age-related vision change, best addressed by an eye doctor for accurate prescription glasses.
Question 3 of 5
Following withdrawal from alcohol, the client agrees to participate in group therapy sessions for a period before being discharged. Initially, group therapy may have which of these effects on the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Group therapy can initially provoke anxiety as the client confronts addiction issues, before deeper insights or goal-setting occur.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly woman is hospitalized with chronic organic brain syndrome. When her daughter visits, she does not recognize her. The daughter begins to cry and shares her concerns with the nurse. Which statement by the nurse would demonstrate an empathetic response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the daughter's emotional pain shows empathy, validating her feelings without dismissing her or suggesting avoidance.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is cleansing the skin of the hospitalized child with impetigo. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Impetigo is highly contagious. Wearing clean gloves prevents the spread of bacteria to others during skin cleansing.