NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An unconscious adult is brought to the emergency department and is suspected of overdosing on heroin. Which initial medication would the nurse have on hand ready for physician's orders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses the effects of heroin overdose, such as respiratory depression, making it the first-line treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is completing a care plan for an immobile client. Which nursing measure for preventing contractures is best to include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Range-of-motion exercises maintain joint flexibility and muscle length, directly preventing contractures in immobile clients.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action is most correct before instilling eardrops in a client's ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warming eardrops to room temperature prevents discomfort and dizziness, which can occur if cold drops are instilled into the ear canal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypovolemic shock. Which finding is most indicative?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a compensatory response to hypovolemic shock as the body attempts to maintain cardiac output in the face of reduced blood volume.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of liver transplant is prescribed tacrolimus. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tacrolimus can cause hepatotoxicity, so liver function tests must be monitored to detect early signs of liver damage.