NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Clients taking lithium must be particularly sure to maintain adequate intake of which of these elements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients taking lithium need to maintain an adequate intake of sodium. Serum lithium concentrations may increase in the presence of conditions that cause sodium loss.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted for COPD. Which findings would require the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness and confusion. Respiratory failure may be signaled by excessive somnolence, restlessness, aggressiveness, confusion, central cyanosis and shortness of breath. When these findings occur, arterial blood gases (ABGs) should be obtained.
Question 3 of 5
A mother asks the nurse if she should be concerned about her child's tendency to stutter. What assessment data will be most useful in counseling the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Age of the child. Stuttering is often a normal part of language development in preschoolers, making age a critical factor.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing diagnosis is least likely to apply to the client admitted with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Borderline personality disorder is characterized by self-injury, identity issues, and low self-esteem, making A, B, and C relevant. Sensory-perceptual alteration is more associated with psychotic disorders, so D is least likely.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client with alcohol use disorder who has a new prescription for disulfiram. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disulfiram causes severe adverse reactions when alcohol is consumed, even in small amounts found in products like mouthwash. Clients must avoid all alcohol-containing products to prevent a disulfiram-alcohol reaction, which can include nausea, vomiting, and flushing.