NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The home health nurse prepares to give benztropine to a 70-year-old client with Parkinson disease. Which client statement is most concerning and would warrant notification of the supervising registered nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benztropine can increase intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma, and requires immediate follow-up.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing prostatectomies with a group of men. One man asks which kind of prostatectomy is done for someone who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What answer should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transurethral resection prostatectomy (TURP) is the most common procedure for BPH, removing prostate tissue via the urethra, minimally invasive compared to open approaches.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following medications is not considered a neuromuscular blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pitressin is a hormone replacement medication.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse monitoring a newborn after birth observes a bluish discoloration of the hands and feet. The trunk is pink. What is the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acrocyanosis is normal in newborns. Skin-to-skin contact promotes thermoregulation and bonding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client newly prescribed crutches. Which finding indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Torn axillary pads can cause discomfort and injury, indicating a need for replacement and further teaching.