NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who is receiving diphenoxylate hydrochloride with atropine sulfate (Lomotil) qid. What nursing assessment is essential while the client is receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lomotil can cause respiratory depression due to its opioid component, requiring respiratory assessment before administration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing mammogram screening with a family. No one in the family has had a mammogram. The mother is 52, there are four daughters, ages 10, 15, 21, and 34, and the grandmother is 75. Which of the following women should receive a mammogram? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E,F
Rationale: Women aged 40 and older, or earlier with risk factors, should have mammograms. The 34-year-old, 52-year-old, and 75-year-old women meet screening age criteria.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing child safety with the parents of a 12-month-old child who is just beginning to walk. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a mobile walker is unsafe for a walking 12-month-old due to fall and injury risks, requiring further teaching. Fenced pools , stair gates , and lowered crib mattresses are appropriate safety measures.
Question 4 of 5
The client is receiving a gentamicin IV. Which finding may indicate an adverse response to gentamicin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentamicin is nephrotoxic; decreased urine output suggests kidney injury, a serious adverse effect. Other symptoms are not typically associated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate 12 hours ago and is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. The client reports lower abdominal pain rated as an 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe abdominal pain post-TURP with bladder irrigation suggests possible catheter obstruction or clot formation. Verifying urine output and characteristics is the priority to ensure patency. Morphine , checking bowel movement , or oxybutynin are secondary.