NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician performs a vaginal examination on a client in labor and states that the client is completely effaced and fully dilated. At this time, the nurse correctly plans to assess the need to the client who is entering which stage of labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Complete effacement and full dilation indicate the end of the first stage and the start of the second stage of labor, where the client begins pushing to deliver the baby.
Question 2 of 5
A client comes to the clinic complaining of epigastric pain. The client reportedly takes several nonprescription over-the-counter medications on a regular basis. Which drug identified by the nurse is most likely related to the client's current complaint?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAI
D) known to irritate the stomach lining and cause gastrointestinal issues, including epigastric pain, especially with regular use.
Question 3 of 5
During a home health visit, the nurse asks the parents of a 7-year-old to describe how they give the child's medication through a gastrostomy and the which responses by the parents to the additional teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mixing medication with tube feeding formula can alter drug absorption and clog the tube, requiring additional teaching to administer medications separately with proper flushing.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of hyperthyroidism is prescribed methimazole. Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sore throat may indicate agranulocytosis, a rare but serious side effect of methimazole, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of Crohn's disease reports diarrhea. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dairy products can exacerbate diarrhea in Crohn's disease due to lactose intolerance, so they should be avoided.