NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The medical resident admits the 4-year-old with complications related to chicken pox. Which prescribed medication is most important for the nurse to question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is contraindicated in children with viral infections like chickenpox due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition affecting the liver and brain.
Question 2 of 5
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is prescribed for a client. Which of the following, if observed in the client, would suggest chlorpromazine (Thorazine) toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tremors are a sign of chlorpromazine toxicity, often linked to extrapyramidal symptoms like parkinsonism, requiring medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
A client says to the nurse, 'I have something to tell you because I know you can keep a secret.' To respond to his statement, the nurse should make which of these remarks?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse must maintain professionalism and transparency, as confidentiality cannot be guaranteed if the information involves safety or treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A young woman who has a washing ritual has been late for breakfast each of the three days since admission. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing time for her ritual accommodates her compulsive behavior, reducing anxiety while ensuring she can eat.
Question 5 of 5
The family of an elderly client asks why their father puts so much salt on his food. The nurse should include which information in the response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging often dulls taste buds, particularly for salt, leading elderly individuals to overuse salt to enhance flavor.