NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In reviewing the assessment data of a client suspected of having diabetes insipidus, the nurse expects which of the following after a water deprivation test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unchanged urine specific gravity. When fluids are restricted, the client continues to excrete large amounts of dilute urine. This finding supports the diagnosis. Normally, urine is more concentrated with reduced fluid intake.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an 8-year-old client with autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest including in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Consistency in schedule (
A), parental presence (
B), familiar staff (
C), and a private room with familiar items (
D) reduce anxiety in children with autism. Therapeutic touch (E) may be distressing due to sensory sensitivities.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a partial bowel obstruction has a Miller-Abbot tube inserted to decompress the bowel. While the tube is in place, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing skin breakdown by changing the tape daily is critical to avoid tissue damage around the insertion site. Irrigation and suction settings depend on physician orders, and advancing the tube is not a nursing priority without specific instructions.
Question 4 of 5
A client undergoes cryosurgery for the removal of a basal cell carcinoma on the ear. Which of the following best describes the appearance of the area a few days after surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-cryosurgery, the treated area typically forms a dry, crusty scab and may be itchy as it heals.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse reviews a client's medical record and notes the following PRN medication prescriptions: acetaminophen, haloperidol, and benztropine. The nurse would administer a dose of benztropine on assessing which client behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benztropine is an anticholinergic used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), such as muscle rigidity and shuffling gait, which are side effects of antipsychotics like haloperidol.