NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
As the nurse observes the student nurse during the administration of a narcotic analgesic IM injection, the nurse notes that the student begins to give the medication without first aspirating. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This action is a direct threat to the client if the medication enters into the blood stream instead of the muscle. The purpose of aspiration with IM injections is to prevent the injection of the drug directly into the blood stream.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old client with acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension is a priority in glomerulonephritis due to fluid retention, risking complications. Hematuria , edema , and lipids are monitored but less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who has Huntington disease and is considering becoming pregnant. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Huntington's is autosomal dominant, so genetic counseling is essential. Adoption dismisses the client's wishes, both parents carrying the gene is incorrect, and spontaneous occurrence is false.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following beverages is most appropriate for a client with renal failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apple juice is most appropriate for a client with renalrape juice has a lower potassium content, which is crucial for renal failure patients who need to limit potassium intake. Prune, grape, and apricot juices are high in potassium, which can be harmful in renal failure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing end-of-life care for a client. The client's spouse is crying and asks the nurse, 'Will you please stay with us?' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering to stay briefly provides immediate comfort while balancing duties. Delaying , delegating to others , or involving a chaplain may not address the spouse's immediate emotional needs.