NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing assessment findings require immediate discontinuance of an antipsychotic medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperpyrexia, severe muscle rigidity, and malignant hypertension are signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), requiring immediate discontinuation of the antipsychotic.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to change the wound dressing for a client who is receiving negative pressure wound therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All actions are correct: pain management , skin protection , proper foam sizing , correct pressure , and leak-free dressing ensure effective therapy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing home care to a man who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy the day before yesterday. Which behavior by the client indicates a need for more teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bending over increases intracranial pressure, risking cerebrospinal fluid leak post-hypophysectomy, indicating a need for further teaching on activity restrictions.
Question 4 of 5
A 9-year-old client has terminal cancer, but the parents do not want the child to know the prognosis. Over the past days, the child has started asking questions such as what dying is like and whether the child will die. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging parental discussion supports the child's emotional needs and honesty. Notifying the provider , reassuring falsely , or redirecting avoid addressing the child's questions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis. After pain management, which intervention should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe every 2 hours. Coughing and deep breathing prevent respiratory infections due to shallow respirations.