NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which initial nursing response is best if a child confides information that indicates sexual abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Believing the child establishes trust and supports their emotional well-being, which is critical before proceeding with further assessment or reporting.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assigned six clients during the afternoon shift on a medical-surgical unit. After receiving report on the following clients, arrange the clients in the most appropriate order of nursing assessment.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C, F, E, B, D, A
Rationale: The order prioritizes life-threatening conditions (chest pain), acute pain (gallstones), and uncontrolled diabetes, followed by postoperative status, preoperative preparation, and stable discharge.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury. Which intervention prevents autonomic dysreflexia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding bladder distension prevents autonomic dysreflexia, a life-threatening condition in spinal cord injury clients, by reducing stimuli that trigger it.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing for side effects from the administration of a dose of penicillin (Bicillin). Which assessment finding best justifies withholding the I.M. administration of penicillin until consulting the prescribing physician?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A red, itchy rash is a sign of a possible allergic reaction to penicillin, which could progress to anaphylaxis, necessitating immediate consultation with the physician.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of anxiety disorder is prescribed lorazepam. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol can potentiate the sedative effects of lorazepam, increasing the risk of respiratory depression and drowsiness, so it should be avoided.