NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient mental health clinic is evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment regimen for a client with dependent personality disorder. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate that the treatment regimen has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with dependent personality disorder have a persistent and extreme need to be taken care of that manifests as submissive and clinging behaviors and fear of separation. Additional characteristics of dependent personality disorder may include:• Difficulty in making day-to-day decisions • An excessive need for advice, reassurance, and nurturing from others • Lack of self-confidence or fear of doing things independently • Fear of confrontation or expressing disagreement with others • Feelings of helplessness and anxiety when alone or fear of being unable to take care of oneself The ability to make decisions about and carry out daily activities without assistance (eg, planning alternate transportation) indicate that the treatment plan has been effective
Question 2 of 5
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are frequently utilized to administer chemotherapy. What is an advantage of using CVADs for chemotherapeutic agent administration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Many chemotherapeutic agents are vesicants, damaging smaller peripheral veins. CVADs allow safe administration into larger veins. CVADs are more expensive, dosing varies, and home administration is rare. Pharmacological Therapies
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a cardiac stress test tomorrow. Prior to the stress test, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caffeine can affect heart rate and test results, so it should be avoided before a stress test.
Question 4 of 5
The emergency department nurse is caring for a client who requires gastric lavage for a drug overdose. Which action would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preparing intubation and suction supplies ensures readiness for airway protection, as gastric lavage carries a risk of aspiration. Small-bore tubes are inadequate for lavage, Trendelenburg increases aspiration risk, and waiting an hour delays urgent treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year old with a suspected ventricular septal defect is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The child's mother asks the nurse, 'Why does my little girl have to have that tube put into her heart?' The nurse should tell the mother that the cardiac catheterization will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac catheterization visualizes the heart's structures, allowing precise identification of the size and location of a ventricular septal defect.