NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been started on sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim for a urinary tract infection. It is most important for the nurse to follow up on which client statement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rash may indicate an allergic reaction, requiring urgent follow-up. Frequent urination , burning , and cloudy urine are UTI symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is scheduled for surgery today says to the nurse, 'Do you think I'll survive the surgery?' What is the best initial response for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring concerns validates the client's fears, fostering trust and addressing anxiety therapeutically.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has received a prescription from the health care provider to administer 94 mg of methylprednisolone via IV push. The available vial contains 125 mg in 2 mL. Select the syringe containing the appropriate amount of medication to be administered.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculate: 94 mg ÷ 125 mg/2 mL = 1.504 mL. Syringe 3 (typically 1.5 mL) is closest. Syringes 1, 2, and 4 are not specified but assumed incorrect volumes.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is participating in staff training about protecting clients' privacy and confidentiality. Which of the following incidents does the nurse recognize as a violation of client confidentiality? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Visitor disclosure , taking reports home , and sharing roommate info violate confidentiality. Isolation precautions and general discussion do not.
Question 5 of 5
The practical nurse assists in the care of a client who was admitted in a state of acute psychosis after ingesting recreational substances. The parents ask the nurse if the client will develop schizophrenia. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Schizophrenia risk cannot be predicted from a single episode; observation is needed. Reassurance , permanent effects , and blame are inaccurate.