NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newly admitted man who has kidney stones. The man asks if he can get up and take a walk. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking may facilitate kidney stone passage and is generally safe unless contraindicated, with assistance ensuring safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse supporting a family who has just experienced a sudden and unexpected death needs to know:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden death produces greater emotional turmoil and shock in survivors than does a gradual, expected death.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a young child at a clinic visit for a mild respiratory infection. Koplik spots are noted on the oral mucous membranes. The nurse should then assess which area of the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The skin. A characteristic sign of rubeola is Koplik spots (small red spots with a bluish white center). These are found on the buccal mucosa about 2 days before and after the onset of the measles rash.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client whose spouse recently died. The client states, 'I just cannot get over my spouse's death.' Which of the following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: The nurse should provide empathetic, open-ended responses that encourage the client to express feelings and explore coping strategies. Suggesting a support group (
D) and asking about coping methods (E) are therapeutic. Acknowledging that grief takes time (
B) is supportive. Sharing personal experiences (
A) is unprofessional, and leaving the client alone (
C) may dismiss their emotional needs.
Question 5 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.