NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client with suspected panic disorder. Which of the following findings would be consistent with the condition?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Panic disorder is characterized by sudden, intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as sweating (
A), dizziness (
B), heart palpitations (
D), and shortness of breath (E). Compulsions (
C) are associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder, not panic disorder.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Platelets
150,000–400,000/mm3
(150–400 × 109/L)
Question 2 of 5
A client is being discharged after having a stent placed in the left anterior descending coronary artery. The client is prescribed clopidogrel. Which client data obtained by the nurse would be concerning in relation to this new medication?
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba (
D) and peptic ulcer disease (E) increase bleeding risk with clopidogrel, requiring caution. Blood pressure (
A), heart rate (
B), and platelet count (
C) are within normal limits.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client with atrial fibrillation who is prescribed digoxin 0.25 mg orally on even-numbered days. Which client statement will require further teaching about digoxin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking blood pressure (
D) is unrelated to digoxin monitoring. Anorexia (A Anorexia (
A), dizziness (
B), and visual changes (
C) are signs of digoxin toxicity, requiring provider notification.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares a 7-year-old client for an influenza injection. The nurse explains that the client will receive 'medicine under the skin,' and the client is visibly anxious. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hiding the needle (
D) reduces anxiety. Counting (
A) may not distract enough, holding arms (
B) can increase fear, and denying pain (
C) is dishonest.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the mental health unit is talking with several clients during group therapy. A client becomes angry and throws a fire extinguisher at another client. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring safety by escorting others away (
C) is the priority. Rapid response (
A) may be premature, approaching the client (
B) risks escalation, and informing of consequences (
D) is secondary.