NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The adolescent, who has been sick for several days, is being seen in a clinic with a tentative diagnosis of mononucleosis. Which findings should the nurse expect when assessing the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mononucleosis typically presents with extreme fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes, and sore throat, often with fever and splenomegaly.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent with a diagnosis of severe anorexia nervosa is now on the adolescent psychiatric unit after being in intensive care to achieve fluid and electrolyte balance. In developing the nursing care plan, which of the following will be of highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Observing after meals prevents purging, a critical behavior to address in anorexia to ensure nutritional retention.
Question 3 of 5
The client has been receiving chemotherapy for cancer and has stomatitis. What nursing care is indicated because the client has stomatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Viscous lidocaine mouthwash relieves pain from stomatitis, encouraging eating and improving comfort without irritating the oral mucosa.
Question 4 of 5
A woman who is severely depressed begins to improve. Which of these behaviors may be indicative of an impending suicide attempt?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Detachment can signal suicidal ideation, as the client may be emotionally withdrawing in preparation for a suicide attempt.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse on the pediatric unit is preparing to administer acetaminophen according to weight to the 6-year-old diagnosed with chicken pox. The recommended dose is 15 mg per kilogram. How many milligrams should the nurse give if the child weighs 54 lb?
Correct Answer: 368 mg
Rationale: Convert 54 lb to kg: 54 ÷ 2.2 = 24.55 kg. Calculate dose: 15 mg/kg × 24.55 kg = 368.25 mg, rounded to 368 mg.