NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the assigned clients on a pediatric inpatient unit. Which client is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden unilateral arm weakness in a sickle cell crisis may indicate a stroke, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
As a general guide for emergency management of acute alcohol intoxication, it is important for the nurse initially to obtain data regarding which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood alcohol levels are generally obtained to determine the level of intoxication. The amount of alcohol consumed determines how much medication the client needs for detoxification and treatment. Reports of alcohol consumption are notoriously inaccurate.
Question 3 of 5
Following a motor vehicle crash, the nurse stops to help a victim who has a laceration with spurting blood. The nurse giving reasonable assistance could be held liable despite Good Samaritan laws in which situations? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Accepting money negates Good Samaritan protection, and failure to apply direct pressure could be considered negligent care.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client with dementia and suspects that the client may be experiencing elder mistreatment. Which of the following findings would be consistent with elder mistreatment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Pressure injuries, significant weight loss, broken eyeglasses, and expired medications suggest neglect or mistreatment. Disorientation is expected in dementia.
Question 5 of 5
In order to enhance a client's response to medication for chest pain from acute angina, the nurse should emphasize
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Learning relaxation techniques. Reducing anxiety through relaxation enhances the effectiveness of pain medication for angina.