NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a client ingests a toxic substance either intentionally or accidentally, which initial information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying the substance involved is critical for determining the appropriate antidote or treatment to counteract the toxic effects.
Question 2 of 5
A client with cirrhosis is at risk for which complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatic encephalopathy is a common complication of cirrhosis due to the liver's inability to detoxify ammonia, leading to neurological symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis about treatment. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping tuberculosis medications early can lead to relapse and drug resistance, indicating a need for further teaching about treatment adherence.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
When the client with a slow-bleeding cerebral aneurysm asks for assistance to the toilet for a bowel movement, which missing response is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a bedpan prevents straining during a bowel movement, which could increase intracranial pressure and exacerbate bleeding in a cerebral aneurysm.