NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes all of the following. Which situation needs immediate attention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A water spill near an ambulatory client's bed poses an immediate fall risk, requiring prompt attention. Linen, dishes, or bed height are less urgent.
Extract:
Which of the following is the function of the frontal lobe?
Question 2 of 5
Recognized between right and left.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The frontal lobe is responsible for executive functions, including critical thinking and decision-making.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing prenatal education to a group of pregnant women. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Alcohol avoidance prevents fetal alcohol syndrome, folic acid reduces neural tube defects, low-impact exercise is safe, and caffeine limits reduce risks. OTC medications require provider approval.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Risperidone, an antipsychotic, commonly causes extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g., tremors, rigidity), requiring monitoring. Weight gain, not loss, is typical, and hyperactivity or insomnia are less common.
Question 5 of 5
During the beginning shift assessment of a client with asthma who is receiving oxygen per nasal cannula at 2 liters per minute, the nurse would be most concerned about which unreported finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Of the given findings this has the greatest risk for potential complications. Shallow and rapid respirations may indicate that the client is losing muscle strength required to breathe. The intermittent wheezes could be an indication of an increase in narrowed small airways and a worsening condition.