NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching about methotrexate to a client with rheumatoid arthritis. It is most important to address which topic regarding this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methotrexate suppresses the immune system, significantly increasing the risk for infection (
C). This is a critical teaching point to ensure the client takes precautions. Eye exams (
A), sunblock (
B), and kidney injury (
D) are less directly associated with methotrexate's primary risks.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an assigned team of clients. Which client is the priority for the nurse at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An aura (
C) indicates an impending seizure, requiring immediate intervention to ensure safety. Guillain-Barré (
A), multiple sclerosis (
B), and fibromyalgia (
D) are less acute at this moment.
Question 3 of 5
A client receiving aminophylline IV complains of feeling nervous and shaky. The nurse is aware that these are symptoms of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aminophylline, a xanthine derivative, can cause CNS stimulation, leading to nervousness and shakiness. It does not typically cause CNS or cardiovascular depression or anticholinergic effects.
Question 4 of 5
In assessing the healing of a client's wound during a home visit, which of the following is the best indicator of good healing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reddened tissue. Redness indicates granulation tissue formation, a sign of healing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking to a client with rheumatoid arthritis who is reporting increased pain and stiffness of the joints in the morning. The nurse should encourage the client to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A warm shower and range-of-motion exercises (
C) reduce morning stiffness and improve mobility. Heating pads (
A) may help but are less comprehensive, high-calorie meals (
B) are irrelevant, and NSAIDs (
D) may not address stiffness immediately.