NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse should recognize that further teaching is needed when a patient with glaucoma states, 'it would be dangerous for me to:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should recognize that further teaching is needed when a patient with glaucoma states, 'it would be dangerous for me to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine increases intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma, indicating correct understanding.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering terbutaline (Brethine) to a client in labor. Prior to administration of the medication, the nurse assesses the client's pulse to be 144. The nurse's priority action should be to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Terbutaline, a tocolytic, can cause maternal tachycardia. A pulse of 144 indicates significant tachycardia, a side effect requiring the medication to be withheld to prevent further cardiovascular strain. Decreasing the dose (
B) is not within nursing scope, administering (
C) ignores the risk, and waiting (
D) delays intervention.
Extract:
A new mother has some questions about PKU.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements made by the nurse is correct regarding PKU?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PKU test is performed shortly after birth to detect phenylalanine levels.
Extract:
Hirschprung's Disease is somewhat similar to cystic fibrosis. In both diseases, the newborn does not pass out meconium.
Question 4 of 5
Pathophysiologically, in Hirschprung's Disease, the child's affected organ is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hirschprung's disease involves aganglionic segments of the large intestine, causing obstruction.
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Question 5 of 5
A patient with borderline personality disorder is exhibiting self-harming behaviors. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing immediate medical care for injuries ensures safety and addresses physical harm, the priority in self-harming behaviors. Ignoring, punishing, or only discussing feelings delays critical intervention.