NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following musical instruments is best for a teen with asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The guitar does not require breath control, making it suitable for a teen with asthma, unlike wind instruments like the clarinet.
Question 2 of 5
An adult is admitted with Addison's disease. What type of drug does the nurse expect will be ordered for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fludrocortisone replaces aldosterone in Addison's disease, managing sodium and fluid balance. Fosinopril, furosemide, and fludarabine do not address adrenal insufficiency.
Question 3 of 5
A client with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) develops ventricular tachycardia (VT) with a pulse while admitted to the medical-surgical unit. The ICD fires multiple times without successfully stopping the VT, causing the client to become confused and difficult to rouse. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent VT causing altered mental status requires synchronized cardioversion to restore normal rhythm.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client with dementia and suspects that the client may be experiencing elder mistreatment. Which of the following findings would be consistent with elder mistreatment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Pressure injuries, significant weight loss, broken eyeglasses, and expired medications suggest neglect or mistreatment. Disorientation is expected in dementia.
Question 5 of 5
Which tasks are appropriate for the nurse in a long-term care unit to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Collecting vital signs and recording intake/output are within the scope of unlicensed assistive personnel. Other tasks require nursing judgment or are outside their scope.