NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In an adult client, the nurse plans to administer 2 mL of medication I.M. Which technique is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The deltoid muscle is appropriate for 2 mL IM injections in adults, using a 1-1.5" needle at a 90-degree angle for proper muscle penetration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing hospital admission orders for the client diagnosed with acute prostatitis- Which prescription should the nurse verify with the HCP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) is a common antibiotic used to treat acute prostatitis. B. Analgesics, such as ibuprofen (Motrin), should be used for pain control, and rest should be encouraged. C. Increasing fluid intake and voiding often help decrease irritation when emptying the bladder. D. Passage of a urinary catheter through an inflamed urethra is contraindicated in acute prostatitis. If urinary retention is a concern, a suprapubic catheter should be placed.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client who is 24 hours post-TURP and is having painful bladder spasms. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. Opioid medications will decrease the pain sensations but will not decrease the muscle spasms. B. The belladonna and opium suppository will inhibit smooth muscle contraction and decrease bladder spasms; thus, it will also reduce pain. C. Ambulation will not decrease the discomfort. D. Heat, rather than cold, is the recommended nonphannacological treatment for bladder spasms.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant is a classic sign of appendicitis.
Question 5 of 5
A homeless person has an enlarged, tender liver, and a hepatitis B infection is suspected. Which information in the client's history is most likely the etiologic factor for the disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood, such as via shared needles, making this the most likely etiologic factor.