NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions would not be included in the discharge teaching for a client receiving Thorazine (chlorpromazine)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding aged cheese is relevant for MAOIs, not chlorpromazine. Protective clothing prevents photosensitivity, hard candy relieves dry mouth, and reporting a sore throat is critical for agranulocytosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations and has a new prescription for an oral antipsychotic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Instructing the client to ignore hallucinations helps them manage symptoms by redirecting focus, a practical coping strategy. Music or touch may exacerbate distress, and antipsychotics typically take days to weeks to reduce hallucinations, not hours.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client with a hiatal hernia. Which statement by the client indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight lifting can increase intra-abdominal pressure, worsening hiatal hernia symptoms, indicating a need for further teaching. Raising the bed, staying upright post-meals, and considering surgery for persistent symptoms are correct management strategies.
Question 4 of 5
Health promotion activities are designed to help clients:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Health promotion encompasses reducing illness risk, maintaining function, and fostering healthy habits, addressing all aspects of well-being. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following individuals may legally give informed consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 72-year-old female, presumed competent, can give informed consent. Those with advanced Alzheimer's, non-emancipated minors, and infants cannot legally consent. Coordinated Care