NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of prednisone to a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause gastric irritation, so taking it with food minimizes GI upset. Empty stomach (
A) increases irritation, stopping abruptly (
B) risks adrenal crisis, and potassium (
D) is relevant for diuretics, not corticosteroids.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes all of the following. Which situation needs immediate attention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A water spill near an ambulatory client's bed poses an immediate fall risk, requiring prompt attention. Linen, dishes, or bed height are less urgent.
Extract:
A colleague came in to work in your unit with scent of alcohol in his uniform. When asked, he claimed that on his way to work, a gentleman accidentally spilled a glass of wine on his shirt. However, you noted that his breath smells alcohol.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions will be best for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the supervisor addresses potential impairment, ensuring patient safety.
Extract:
At term, Ms. Star is admitted to the hospital in active labor which progresses normally. She delivers a baby boy. A few hours after Ms. Star's delivery, the nurse notes that Ms. Star has saturated two perineal pads with blood within a 20-minute period.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse takes first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A boggy uterus is a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage, making fundus assessment the first action.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn infant and observes low set ears, short palpebral fissures, flat nasal bridge and indistinct philtrum. A priority maternal assessment by the nurse should be to ask about
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol use during pregnancy. This cluster of facial characteristics is often linked to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which can cause lifelong developmental delays.