NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a venous stasis ulcer. Which nursing intervention would be most effective in promoting healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The goal of clinical management in a client with venous stasis ulcers is to promote healing. This only can be accomplished with proper nutrition. The other interventions are appropriate, but without proper nutrition, they would be of little help.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly man has just returned from the operating room where he spent several hours in lithotomy position during a perineal prostatectomy. Which assessment should the nurse make because the client was in lithotomy position during surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged lithotomy position risks nerve compression and impaired circulation in the lower extremities, necessitating assessment of pulses, paresthesias, and pain to detect complications like compartment syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
The client with herpes zoster will most likely have an order for which category of medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Herpes zoster, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is treated with antivirals like acyclovir to reduce severity and duration. Antibiotics, antipyretics, and anticoagulants are not primary treatments.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in a clinic is caring for an 8-month-old client with a new diagnosis of bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the parent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For bronchiolitis due to RSV, saline drops and bulb syringe suctioning help clear nasal passages, improving breathing. Cough suppressants and antihistamines are not recommended as they may suppress necessary cough or cause sedation. Prophylactic treatment is not standard for family members unless immunocompromised, and breastfeeding should continue to provide antibodies.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing information to a diabetic client with a new prescription for metoclopramide. Which of the following side effects must the nurse remind the client to report immediately to the health care provider? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Metoclopramide can cause tardive dyskinesia, with symptoms like excess blinking , lip smacking , and cheek puffing , requiring immediate reporting. Dry mouth and headache are common and less urgent.