NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse enters a 2 year-old child's hospital room in order to administer an oral medication. When the child is asked if he is ready to take his medicine, he immediately says, 'No!'. What would be the most appropriate next action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leave the room and return five minutes later and give the medicine. Respecting the child's response builds trust, and a brief delay aligns with a toddler's sense of time.
Question 2 of 5
A client has gastroesophageal reflux. Which recommendation made by the nurse would be most helpful to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoid eating 2 hours before going to sleep. Eating before sleeping enhances the regurgitation of stomach contents, which have increased acidity, into the esophagus. An upright posture should be maintained for about 2 hours after eating to allow for the stomach emptying. Options A and C are interventions for clients with swallowing difficulties.
Extract:
You are asked to see Mr. J, a 45-year-old male admitted to the medical floor. He has a temperature of 103°F, complains of urgency, frequency, and perineal pain. He states his urine is somewhat cloudy in appearance. Mr. K denies any trauma to the genital area. On physical assessment, Mr. J appears acutely ill, flank tenderness is negative to percussion, abdominal assessment is unrevealing. Rectal exam reveals a tender prostate.
Question 3 of 5
You anticipate all of the following to be ordered except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient's symptoms are suggestive of prostatitis, likely infectious. PSA is not typically ordered in acute infection as it is more relevant for prostate cancer screening.
Extract:
Which of the following group of clinical manifestations are seen hyperthyroidism?
Question 4 of 5
Palpations, tachycardia, cold intolerance.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism causes tachycardia, weight loss, and diarrhea due to increased metabolism.
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Question 5 of 5
Which activity should not be assigned to an unlicensed person?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing the 24-hour intake and output record involves calculation and analysis, beyond the scope of unlicensed personnel, requiring nursing judgment.