NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An anxious parent of a 4 year-old consults the nurse for guidance in how to answer the child's question, 'Where do babies come from?' What is the nurse's best response to the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a child asks a question, give a simple answer. Honesty is important, but answers should be simple and age-appropriate, providing only the information the child is ready to understand.
Question 2 of 5
After successful alcohol detoxification, a client remarked to a friend, 'I've tried to stop drinking but I just can't. I can't even work without having a drink.' The client's belief that he needs alcohol indicates his dependence is primarily
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: With psychological dependence, it is the client's thoughts and attitude toward alcohol that produce craving and compulsive use.
Question 3 of 5
As a general guide for emergency management of acute alcohol intoxication, it is important for the nurse initially to obtain data regarding which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood alcohol levels are generally obtained to determine the level of intoxication. The amount of alcohol consumed determines how much medication the client needs for detoxification and treatment. Reports of alcohol consumption are notoriously inaccurate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is conducting intake interviews at the clinic. Which client situations would require the nurse to intervene? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Milk reduces iron absorption, metronidazole with alcohol can cause severe reactions, and diphenhydramine can worsen closed-angle glaucoma.
Question 5 of 5
A child who ingested 15 maximum strength acetaminophen tablets 45 minutes ago is seen in the emergency department. Which of these orders should the registered nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gastric lavage PRN. Removing as much of the drug as possible is the first step in treatment for this drug overdose. This is best done by gastric lavage. The next actions to complete would be to administer activated charcoal, then Mucomyst and lastly the IV fluids.