NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
At what point in the nurse-client relationship should termination first be addressed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addressing termination in the orientation phase sets clear expectations for the relationship's duration, ensuring transparency. Waiting until later phases or client initiation is less structured. Coordinated Care
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with active tuberculosis who has a history of noncompliance. Which of the following actions by the nurse would represent appropriate care for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ask a family member to supervise daily compliance. Direct-observed therapy (DOT) is a recognized method for ensuring client compliance to the drug regimen. A program can be set up to directly observe the client taking the medication in the clinic, home, workplace or other convenient location.
Question 3 of 5
A 40-year-old woman is admitted in labor with high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria. She is started on magnesium sulfate. The nurse caring for her should be sure to keep which drug at the bedside?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate, used for preeclampsia, can cause toxicity; calcium gluconate is the antidote, reversing respiratory depression or cardiac effects, and must be readily available.
Extract:
The nurse assesses the patient with cholecystitis for the development of obstructive jaundice, which would be evidenced by:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses the patient with cholecystitis for the development of obstructive jaundice, which would be evidenced by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obstructive jaundice causes dark urine, clay-colored stools, and itchy skin due to bilirubin buildup.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child admitted who has a fractured humerus. The family says the child fell. Which piece of information would cause the nurse to suspect child abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Small round burns suggest cigarette burns, a specific sign of abuse. Frequent ER visits or bruising are concerning but less definitive; hand-holding is normal.