NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working for a mental health group home facility. In planning therapeutic activities for the population, which activity is most appropriate for a client with generalized anxiety disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physical activity like using a treadmill can reduce anxiety by promoting endorphin release and providing a healthy outlet for nervous energy.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding is a serious side effect of tamoxifen, as it may indicate endometrial cancer, a known risk of this medication.
Question 3 of 5
When a client with type 1 diabetes comes to the clinic for a routine visit, which question should the nurse plan to ask in relation to possible complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of diabetic retinopathy, so asking about recent eye exams helps screen for this vision-threatening complication.
Question 4 of 5
A resident of a long-term care facility has a history of repeated falls after attempting to get up from the wheelchair. Which instruction to the nursing team is most appropriate to prevent further client falls?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent assessment of the client's needs allows the nursing team to anticipate and assist with mobility, reducing the risk of falls without resorting to restraints or sedation.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing action is most correct before instilling eardrops in a client's ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warming eardrops to room temperature prevents discomfort and dizziness, which can occur if cold drops are instilled into the ear canal.