NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of morphine sulfate to a client with postoperative pain. The client reports nausea. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea is a common side effect of morphine, and administering an antiemetic beforehand (if ordered) prevents discomfort while allowing pain relief. Administering without addressing nausea (
A) is inappropriate, holding the dose (
B) delays pain control, and dilution (
D) is incorrect for IV morphine.
Question 2 of 5
A newly hired licensed practical nurse (LPN) is helping the charge nurse admit a client. The charge nurse asks the LPN if she understands the facility's rules of ethical conduct. Which statement by the LPN indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The law mandates that health care agencies ask all clients if they have an advance directive.
Therefore, the LPN must address this question regardless of whether the client initiates a conversation about it. Nurses must always act in the best interest of their clients, maintain confidentiality, and support the Patient's Bill of Rights.
Extract:
The primary responsibility of a nurse during a patient's generalized motor seizure is:
Question 3 of 5
The primary responsibility of a nurse during a patient's generalized motor seizure is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clearing the environment prevents injury during a seizure, the nurse's primary responsibility.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A cooling blanket has been ordered for an adult who has a head injury and is running high fevers. The client starts shivering. What action is most appropriate for the LPN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shivering indicates the cooling blanket may be too cold, risking complications; reporting to the charge nurse ensures proper adjustment.
Extract:
The best nursing intervention to minimize perineal edema following episiotomy would be:
Question 5 of 5
The best nursing intervention to minimize perineal edema following episiotomy would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ice packs reduce swelling and edema in the perineal area post-episiotomy.