NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking by telephone with a parent of a 4 year-old child who has chickenpox. Which of the following demonstrates appropriate teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supples, vesicles, and crusts will be present at one time. Chickenpox lesions appear in multiple stages simultaneously.
Question 2 of 5
Clients taking which of the following drugs are at risk for depression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Steroids. Corticosteroids can cause depression as a side effect, which may persist even after discontinuation.
Question 3 of 5
A newly admitted client describes symptoms of dizziness and feeling faint on standing. The client has a history of type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and bipolar disorder. Which medications may be contributing to the client's symptoms? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, can cause orthostatic hypotension, leading to dizziness on standing. Olanzapine, an antipsychotic, is associated with orthostatic hypotension as a side effect. A, B, and E are not commonly linked to orthostatic symptoms; atorvastatin manages cholesterol, metformin controls blood sugar, and omeprazole reduces stomach acid.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse is reviewing self-care management of acne vulgaris with an adolescent client. Which client statement indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scrubbing with antibacterial soap can irritate skin and worsen acne. Noncomedogenic products, a nutritious diet, and avoiding picking are correct practices.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a C6 spinal cord injury. He complains of blurred vision and a severe headache. His blood pressure is 210/140. What action should the nurse take initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms and hypertension suggest autonomic dysreflexia, often triggered by bladder distention in spinal cord injury. Checking and relieving distention is the initial action.