NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing new medication prescriptions for assigned clients. The nurse should clarify the prescription for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Transdermal fentanyl is typically reserved for chronic pain, not acute postoperative pain, and requires clarification.
Question 2 of 5
An adult who recently had an amputation has an above-the-knee prosthesis. Which nursing action will do the most to help the client adjust to the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing self-management fosters independence and confidence with the prosthesis, promoting adjustment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching for the parents of a child with impetigo. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates correct understanding of teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Hand hygiene, separating laundry, keeping nails short, and recognizing the contagious nature of impetigo are correct. Cleaning with alcohol is inappropriate as it may irritate the skin.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing prostatectomies with a group of men. One man asks which kind of prostatectomy is done for someone who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What answer should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transurethral resection prostatectomy (TURP) is the most common procedure for BPH, removing prostate tissue via the urethra, minimally invasive compared to open approaches.
Question 5 of 5
An 8-month-old infant is scheduled for balloon angioplasty of a congenital pulmonic stenosis in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Which finding could possibly delay the procedure and should be reported?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe diaper rash may increase infection risk during catheterization, potentially delaying the procedure.