NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which of the following assessments would the nurse anticipate finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent urination. BPH causes overflow incontinence with frequent urination in small amounts due to bladder obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
A client with multiple sclerosis plans to begin an exercise program. In addition to discussing the benefits of regular exercise, the nurse should caution the client to avoid activities which
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: lead to dehydration. The client must take in adequate fluids before and during exercise periods.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse administers cimetidine (Tagamet) to a 79 year-old male with a gastric ulcer. Which parameter may be affected by this drug, and should be closely monitored by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The elderly are at risk for developing confusion when taking cimetidine, a drug that interacts with many other medications.
Question 4 of 5
Immediately following a cardiac catheterization, the client asks to go to the toilet. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-catheterization, bed rest is required to prevent bleeding at the insertion site; a bedpan maintains immobility.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that it is acceptable for which pair of clients to be assigned to share a semi-private room?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with gastroenteritis and chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (
D) have similar non-airborne conditions, making them suitable roommates. Pneumonia (
B) and fever of unknown origin (
C) pose infection risks. Anemia and anorexia (
A) are unrelated but not optimal.