NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
An adult male is being treated for depression. He has been in the hospital for three weeks. Which observation by the nurse is indicative of improvement in his condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Initiating conversation indicates improved social engagement, a sign of recovery from depression.
Question 2 of 5
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) is prescribed for a young adult with schizophrenia. For three days, the chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is to be administered intramuscularly. Before administering chlorpromazine (Thorazine) intramuscularly to the client, the nurse should make which of these assessments?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlorpromazine can cause orthostatic hypotension, so checking blood pressure before intramuscular administration ensures safety.
Question 3 of 5
Which instruction is appropriate for the nurse to give the client who is undergoing external radiation therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding powders, deodorants, or ointments prevents skin irritation in the radiation area, protecting the skin during therapy.
Question 4 of 5
When the nurse detects that a client is using defense mechanisms, the nurse should make which of these interpretations of the client's behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies used to cope with stress and maintain emotional balance, helping the client restore equilibrium.
Question 5 of 5
A female client has an abdominal hysterectomy to remove a uterine fibroid. Which action should the nurse include when caring for the client postoperatively?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Monitoring the perineal pad will alert the nurse to any increase in vaginal bleeding. Infection and hemorrhage are the major risks following a hysterectomy. B. HRT is needed only if the ovaries have been removed (oophorectomy). C. The client should be encouraged to ambulate in the early postoperative period, rather than remain on bedrest. Development of DVT is a concern after abdominal hysterectomy. D. Peristalsis is typically suppressed after abdominal hysterectomy, and the client will be on restricted oral intake until physical signs indicate the return of peristalsis.