NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse would teach a client with Raynaud's phenomenon that, after smoking cessation, it is most important to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoid caffeine. Caffeine can trigger vasoconstriction, exacerbating Raynaud's phenomenon symptoms, making it a priority after smoking cessation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing instructions related to antibiotic eye drop administration to the parent of a 5-year-old with bacterial conjunctivitis. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand washing before and after eye drop administration is most important to prevent infection spread in bacterial conjunctivitis. Discarding tissues , lying down , and using compresses are supportive but secondary to infection control.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 1-month-old infant with atrial septal defect. Which of the following findings would be consistent with the condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An atrial septal defect often presents with a heart murmur due to abnormal blood flow. Cyanosis is rare unless severe, muffled tones are not typical, and weak femoral pulses suggest coarctation of the aorta.
Question 4 of 5
While sitting in the cafeteria, a nurse overhears two students discussing a client admitted for chemical detoxification. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confronting the students addresses the breach of confidentiality directly and educates them. Reporting to the teacher or supervisor escalates unnecessarily, and ignoring the behavior allows the violation to persist.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had surgery yesterday. When administering omeprazole, the client asks 'What is that for? I don't take it at home.' Which reply by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used postoperatively to prevent stress ulcers due to surgical stress. It does not affect gastric emptying , prevent infections , or assume GERD without a diagnosis.