NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reinforces discharge teaching for the parent of a child newly prescribed methylphenidate for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The nurse advises the parent that the child might experience which side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methylphenidate commonly causes loss of appetite and restlessness . Hypotension , palpitations/weight gain , and cough are less typical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is feeding a client who experienced a right-sided stroke and has dysphagia and hemianopsia. Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse to take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Placing food on the stronger side and upright positioning reduce aspiration risk. Head turning may not help right-sided stroke, thinning food increases aspiration, and straws are unsafe.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing end-of-life care for a client. The client's spouse is crying and asks the nurse, 'Will you please stay with us?' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering to stay briefly provides immediate comfort while balancing duties. Delaying , delegating to others , or involving a chaplain may not address the spouse's immediate emotional needs.
Question 4 of 5
The practical nurse assists in the care of a client who was admitted in a state of acute psychosis after ingesting recreational substances. The parents ask the nurse if the client will develop schizophrenia. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Schizophrenia risk cannot be predicted from a single episode; observation is needed. Reassurance , permanent effects , and blame are inaccurate.
Question 5 of 5
All of the following clients are on the unit. Which one is most likely to develop urinary retention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal hysterectomy involves pelvic manipulation, increasing urinary retention risk due to bladder trauma or nerve disruption. Other surgeries pose lower risk.