NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which teratogenic effect is most likely to occur among the fetuses of pregnant women who chronically consume alcohol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic alcohol consumption during pregnancy is strongly associated with fetal alcohol syndrome, which commonly causes mental retardation and developmental delays.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses a client with chronic alcoholism who has been drinking up to the time of admission. During which time frame after admission is the nurse most likely to observe initial signs of alcohol withdrawal in this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically begin 12 to 72 hours after the last drink, with initial signs like tremors and anxiety appearing within this timeframe.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected testicular torsion. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden, severe testicular pain is the primary symptom of testicular torsion, a surgical emergency requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A 6-year-old child is recovering from acute noninfectious gastroenteritis. The physician provides orders to advance the child's diet to solid food. Which food choice is best for the nurse to offer the child initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strained applesauce is a bland, easily digestible solid food suitable for reintroducing solids after gastroenteritis, minimizing gastrointestinal irritation.