NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses the development of a three-month-old boy in the well-baby clinic. Which of the following behaviors, if observed by the nurse, would be UNEXPECTED?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grasping objects is expected around 6 months, not 3 months, making this behavior unexpected. Holding the head erect (
A), turning to sound (
C), and spontaneous smiling (
D) are typical for a 3-month-old.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has been drinking for five years states that he drinks when he gets upset about 'things' such as being unemployed or feeling like life is not leading anywhere. The nurse understands that the client is using alcohol as a way to deal with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Life's stressors. Alcohol is used to cope with stress and anxiety, though it may exacerbate negative feelings.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a post-op colostomy client. The client begins to cry, saying 'I'll never be attractive again with this ugly red thing.' What should be the first action taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encourage the client to discuss her feelings about the colostomy. Assessing the client's personal feelings about the stoma and colostomy care is essential to identify specific concerns before offering solutions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse notes an abrupt onset of confusion in an elderly patient. Which of the following recently-ordered medications would most likely contribute to this change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihistamine. Elderly people are susceptible to the side effect of anticholinergic drugs, such as antihistamines. Antihistamines often cause confusion in the elderly, especially at high doses.
Extract:
Twenty-four hours following burn accident, Johnny was given Morphine Sulfate to control his pain.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following parameters should the nurse utilize to accurately measure the client's response to drug therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pain scale provides an objective measure of pain intensity, assessing morphine's effectiveness.