NCLEX Questions, NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions, NCLEX-PN Questions, Nurselytic

Questions 163

NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-PN Test Bank

NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

The nurse is preparing to perform wound irrigation for a client who sustained a scalp laceration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Irrigation should flow from the least to most contaminated area to prevent infection spread. Other options are incorrect techniques.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is counseling a client with obesity who is starting a weight reduction diet. The client reports consuming 4-5 regular cola beverages daily. Which of the following beverages should the nurse recommend as healthier substitutes? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,C,E

Rationale: Flavored club soda, fresh vegetable juice, and unsweetened tea are low-calorie, healthier alternatives to cola. Fruit juice and sports drinks are high in sugar.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is talking with a client with rheumatoid arthritis who has a new prescription for adalimumab. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Adalimumab, an immunosuppressant, increases infection risk. Starting antibiotics for an active infection requires follow-up to ensure the infection is resolved before initiating adalimumab. The other statements are not concerning.

Question 4 of 5

An African American client comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit 2 months after starting enalapril for hypertension. Which client statement should be reported to the health care provider immediately?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A thicker tongue may indicate angioedema, a rare but life-threatening side effect of enalapril (an ACE inhibitor), requiring immediate reporting. A (dry cough) and C (dizziness) are common side effects that warrant monitoring but are less urgent. B indicates suboptimal blood pressure control, which requires follow-up but is not immediately life-threatening.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client who is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. What assessment finding is most consistent with the diagnosis of delirium?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Inattention and disorientation are hallmark signs of delirium, especially in elderly clients with pneumonia. Other findings suggest different conditions.

Similar Questions

Access More Questions!

NCLEX PN Basic


$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX PN Premium


$150/ 90 days