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
The nurse finds a person unresponsive on the floor. What is the initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing respirations and pulse determines if CPR is needed, per ACLS guidelines. Compressions, positioning, or breathing are premature without confirming unresponsiveness and absence of pulse/breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a fracture of the radius had a plaster cast applied 2 days ago. The client complains of constant pain and swelling of the fingers. The first action of the nurse should be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A deterioration in neurovascular status indicates the development of compartment syndrome (elevated tissue pressure within a confined area) which requires immediate pressure-reducing interventions.
Question 4 of 5
In order to enhance a client's response to medication for chest pain from acute angina, the nurse should emphasize
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Learning relaxation techniques. Reducing anxiety through relaxation enhances the effectiveness of pain medication for angina.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer sumatriptan to a client with a migraine headache. Which of the following findings would require follow-up prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sumatriptan is contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension due to the risk of cardiovascular events.