NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Two nights after admission for alcohol withdrawal, the client runs out of her room. She is confused and disoriented and says, 'Let me out of here. Bugs are crawling all over that room.' The nurse should take which of these actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal indicate delirium tremens, requiring immediate medical attention and supervision for safety.
Question 2 of 5
The medical resident admits the 4-year-old with complications related to chicken pox. Which prescribed medication is most important for the nurse to question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is contraindicated in children with viral infections like chickenpox due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition affecting the liver and brain.
Question 3 of 5
A young man who is admitted with antisocial behavior seeks the attention of a young, attractive nurse, and he finds many excuses to involve the nurse in conversation. The nurse should have which of these understandings of this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining a therapeutic relationship sets boundaries, preventing manipulation common in antisocial behavior.
Question 4 of 5
During a home visit to the adolescent just diagnosed with hepatitis A, the nurse provides education to the client and family to prevent the spread of the disease. Which information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Hepatitis A spreads via the fecal-oral route. Hand washing and cleaning the toilet seat reduce transmission risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discharging the client after an elective abortion by suction curettage. Which statement should the nurse include in the client's discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Sexual intercourse should not resume until the client is reexamined in about 2 weeks. B. Vaginal douching is not recommended. C. Foul-smelling vaginal discharge is a sign of vaginal infection and/or retained tissue and should be reported as soon as it is noted by the client. D. There is no evidence to support the need to wait a week before returning to work. Many women resume their usual activities the same day as the abortion.