NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 3-year-old has been told that her child has a brain tumor. She initially begins to cry and accuses the physicians of lying. Which of the following stages is the mother most likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anger is the stage of grief in which a person expresses anger about the diagnosis or situation. Acceptance occurs when the person comes to terms with the diagnosis. This situation isn't an example of a psychotic episode; it's a normal stage of the grieving process. Denial is the stage of grief when a person refuses to believe the truth.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent bodybuilder has been taking anabolic steroids to increase his weight and the size and definition of his muscles. Psychological effects of anabolic steroids include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anabolic steroids can cause aggression and uncontrolled rage , known as 'roid rage.' Confusion , elation , and humor are not typical effects.
Extract:
Danielle Knetchel, 32 years old, experiences diarrhea after eating in the restaurant. She went to the clinic and the physician prescribed anti-diarrheal drug, a narcotic that causes dryness of the mouth.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drugs was given to Danielle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lomotil, a narcotic antidiarrheal, causes dry mouth as a side effect.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a preschool-aged child admitted with a diagnosis of suspected child abuse. During painful procedures, the child remains quiet and watchful. When planning the care of a victim of child abuse, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assigning a consistent caregiver will best meet the child's need for safety and security. Playtime will be therapeutic for the child, but it does not have to be with same-age children, so answer A is incorrect. Answer C is too threatening to the child who has been abused, so it is incorrect. Answer D does not allow the child the chance to respond in an expected way, so it is incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The family of a young adult who has been declared brain dead following an auto accident is approached by the physician about organ donation. Later they ask the nurse, 'If we donate the organs, can we still have a viewing and a regular funeral?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Organ donation surgery is performed carefully to preserve the body's appearance, allowing open-casket viewing and normal funeral proceedings, independent of accident injuries or clergy views.