NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice who is being treated with phototherapy. What action by the nurse would require the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clothing during phototherapy reduces skin exposure to light, decreasing treatment efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
The health care provider has prescribed spironolactone to be given in addition to hydrochlorothiazide to a client with hypertension. Which finding by the nurse indicates that the spironolactone is having the desired effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so a normal potassium level indicates it is counteracting the potassium loss from hydrochlorothiazide.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to the parent of a child with Kawasaki disease. The nurse informs the parent that the presence of which symptom should be immediately reported to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever in Kawasaki disease may indicate persistent inflammation or complications, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discharging a client who is receiving lithium for treatment of a bipolar disorder. It is most important for the nurse to reinforce which instruction to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lithium can cause polyuria and polydipsia due to its effect on renal function. These symptoms may indicate lithium toxicity or diabetes insipidus, which require immediate medical attention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to flush a client's central venous catheter. Which size syringe is best for the nurse to choose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 10 mL syringe is recommended to avoid excessive pressure that could damage the catheter.