NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of seizures. Which observation indicates the client is experiencing an aura?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a sensory warning, such as a strange smell, that precedes a seizure.
Question 2 of 5
A depressed client tells the nurse, 'No one really cares whether I live or die.' What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reflecting the client's feelings fosters therapeutic communication and validates their emotions without judgment.
Question 3 of 5
A client with asthma is prescribed an albuterol inhaler. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler well ensures the medication is properly mixed for effective delivery.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is at risk for infection. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent handwashing reduces infection risk in immunocompromised clients.
Question 5 of 5
A physician orders 2 mg/kg of a drug. If the client weighs 88 pounds, how many milligrams of the medication should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 88 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg; 2 mg/kg × 40 kg = 80 mg.