NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The health care provider has just prescribed tetracycline for an adolescent with acne vulgaris. The client takes oral contraceptive pills. The nurse should reinforce teaching about which topics? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Tetracycline binds to calcium in dairy, reducing absorption. It can reduce oral contraceptive efficacy, requiring backup methods. Photosensitivity necessitates sunblock. Taking with food or at bedtime is acceptable but not critical teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing education about lifestyle modifications for a client newly diagnosed with Meniere disease. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting potassium isn't indicated for Ménière's disease; a low-sodium diet is typically recommended to reduce fluid retention. Smoking cessation, lying down during attacks, and limiting caffeine/alcohol are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a group of senior citizens. The nurse should plan activities that promote achievement of which developmental task?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ego integrity, accepting one's life as meaningful, is the developmental task for seniors per Erikson's theory. Identity, intimacy, and generativity apply to younger stages.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who will not use the train for transportation due to the fear of being trapped and unable to escape. The nurse should recognize that the client is likely experiencing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fear of being trapped in situations (e.g., trains) with no escape is characteristic of agoraphobia. Generalized anxiety involves broad worries, social anxiety focuses on social scrutiny, and acrophobia is fear of heights.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing education to a group of clients who are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Which of the following client statements about alcohol use in pregnancy indicate a need for further education? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy, as it can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Quitting at any point reduces harm. Alcohol can cause permanent damage, not just withdrawal. Third-trimester exposure still risks brain development. Stopping preconception is correct.