NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has oral candidiasis. The nurse should expect that the client will be prescribed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nystatin is an antifungal medication specifically used to treat oral candidiasis (thrush). Acyclovir treats viral infections, mupirocin is for bacterial skin infections, and griseofulvin treats fungal skin infections, not oral candidiasis.
Question 2 of 5
Which comment by the client is most significant in light of the fact that he has Ménière's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cigarette smoking has been shown to aggravate Ménière's disease. The client will be told to stop smoking to decrease the frequency and severity of Ménière's. Walking, listening to an IPOD or other electronic device, and exposure to noise have not been shown to be related to Ménière's disease.
Question 3 of 5
A 45-year-old client with type I diabetes is in need of support services upon discharge from a skilled rehabilitation unit. Which of the following services is an example of a skilled support service?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medication instruction is a skilled service requiring nursing expertise, unlike grocery shopping, cleaning, or transportation, which are unskilled tasks. Coordinated Care
Question 4 of 5
An adult is receiving daily doses of hydrocortisone. Which comment by the client indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrocortisone does not require high salt or potassium restriction; this suggests misunderstanding, possibly confusing with other conditions. Morning dosing, not stopping abruptly, and taking with food are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A client recently lost a child due to poisoning. The client tells the nurse, 'I don't want to make any new friends right now.' This is an example of which of the following indicators of stress?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding new social connections reflects a sociocultural stress response, altering relationships due to grief. The other indicators involve different stress manifestations. Psychosocial Integrity