NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listening to music with headphones can distract from auditory hallucinations, reducing their intensity. Arguing (
A) increases agitation, ignoring voices (
C) is ineffective, and administering medication (
D) is appropriate but not the most immediate non-pharmacologic intervention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering terbutaline (Brethine) to a client in labor. Prior to administration of the medication, the nurse assesses the client's pulse to be 144. The nurse's priority action should be to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Terbutaline, a tocolytic, can cause maternal tachycardia. A pulse of 144 indicates significant tachycardia, a side effect requiring the medication to be withheld to prevent further cardiovascular strain. Decreasing the dose (
B) is not within nursing scope, administering (
C) ignores the risk, and waiting (
D) delays intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10 year-old on admission to the burn unit. One assessment parameter that will indicate that the child has adequate fluid replacement is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary output of 30 ml per hour. This indicates adequate fluid replacement without suggesting overload.
Extract:
The nurse administers prescribed pancreatin replacement therapy to Bonnie.
Question 4 of 5
To effectively evaluate the effect of this treatment, should expect that this medication will result to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatin aids fat digestion, resulting in near-normal stools in pancreatic insufficiency.
Extract:
Physical findings commonly seen in hypothyroidism include:
Question 5 of 5
Coarse hair, thin brittle nails
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coarse hair and thin brittle nails are classic signs of hypothyroidism due to decreased metabolic rate.