NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse completes teaching with an adolescent newly diagnosed with acute hepatitis C. Which statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis C is often chronic, and resolution of jaundice does not indicate a cure, requiring further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The HCP recommends tamoxifen for the female client because she is at high risk for developing breast cancer. The client asks the nurse to explain how this drug will help avoid developing breast cancer. Which information about tamoxifen should be the basis for the nurse's response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A. Tamoxifen does not have anti-inflammatory properties. B. Tamoxifen is a hormonal rather than a chemotherapeutic agent. C. A major side effect of tamoxifen is that it increases the risk of developing endometrial cancer. D. Tamoxifen (Soltamox) blocks estrogen receptors on tumor cells, and thus the cell growth declines and the tumor regresses.
Question 3 of 5
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) is prescribed for a young adult with schizophrenia. For three days, the chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is to be administered intramuscularly. Before administering chlorpromazine (Thorazine) intramuscularly to the client, the nurse should make which of these assessments?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlorpromazine can cause orthostatic hypotension, so checking blood pressure before intramuscular administration ensures safety.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is being treated for depression. One day he appears at the nursing station and gives one of the nurses his favorite book. He smiles happily and says, 'I want you to have this.' The nurse's response is based on which understanding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giving away valued possessions can indicate suicidal intent, as the client may be preparing to end their life.
Question 5 of 5
A 64-year-old woman tells the nurse she has vaginal itching and dryness and that she has pain 'down there' at times. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaginal itching, dryness, and pain may indicate conditions like atrophy or infection, requiring medical evaluation rather than self-treatment or dismissal.