NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has delegated care of a client who is very hard of hearing to an unlicensed person. Which of the following would be the least helpful information to give to the unlicensed person to better facilitate communications with the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticipating and finishing statements risks miscommunication and frustration, least helpful for effective communication with a hearing-impaired client.
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a 2 year-old child report that he has been holding his breath whenever he has temper tantrums. What is the best action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Advise the parents to ignore breath holding because breathing will begin as a reflex. Breath-holding is benign and self-resolving in toddlers.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Platelets
150,000-400,000/mm3
(150-400 x 10%/L)
Question 3 of 5
The nurse prepares to administer morning medications to assigned clients. Which prescription should the nurse clarify with the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Losartan is contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal harm risks. Clopidogrel is safe with normal platelet counts, prednisone is appropriate for Bell palsy, and tiotropium is suitable for COPD despite pneumonia.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin oral suspension via nasogastric tube to a client with a seizure disorder. The client is receiving continuous enteral feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenytoin binds to enteral feedings, reducing absorption. Holding feedings for 1 hour before and after administration ensures efficacy. Tube placement should be verified before, not after, administration. Blood pressure and pancreatic enzymes are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has delegated care of a client who is very hard of hearing to an unlicensed person. Which of the following would be the least helpful information to give to the unlicensed person to better facilitate communications with the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticipating and finishing statements risks miscommunication and frustration, least helpful for effective communication with a hearing-impaired client.