NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client newly prescribed crutches. Which finding indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Torn axillary pads can cause discomfort and injury, indicating a need for replacement and further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
As a general guide for emergency management of acute alcohol intoxication, it is important for the nurse initially to obtain data regarding which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood alcohol levels are generally obtained to determine the level of intoxication. The amount of alcohol consumed determines how much medication the client needs for detoxification and treatment. Reports of alcohol consumption are notoriously inaccurate.
Question 3 of 5
An adult who is scheduled for surgery tomorrow asks the nurse to arrange for his Healing Touch practitioner to give him healing touch treatments after surgery. The client's daughter who hears the request asks the nurse to explain how Healing Touch can help her father. What information should the nurse include in the response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Healing
Touch involves manipulating the energy field to promote healing and pain relief, a recognized complementary therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A child who ingested 15 maximum strength acetaminophen tablets 45 minutes ago is seen in the emergency department. Which of these orders should the registered nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gastric lavage PRN. Removing as much of the drug as possible is the first step in treatment for this drug overdose. This is best done by gastric lavage. The next actions to complete would be to administer activated charcoal, then Mucomyst and lastly the IV fluids.
Question 5 of 5
A young Spanish-speaking client is experiencing a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage). Which illustrates the best use of an interpreter to explain the situation to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: A female interpreter respects cultural sensitivity, eye contact with the client fosters trust, and teaching one intervention at a time aids understanding. Friends/relatives as interpreters violate HIPAA.