NCLEX-PN
Reduction of Risk Potential NCLEX PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse sustains a needle puncture that requires HIV prophylaxis. Which of the following medication regimens should be used?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unless there is drug resistance, the initial prophylaxis based on CDC recommendations is 2 NNRTIs.
Question 2 of 5
The client that the nurse is ambulating becomes dizzy and feels faint. Place the nurse's actions in the correct order to prevent the client from falling.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: B,F,C,A,E,D
Rationale: The sequence ensures safety: call for help (
B), establish a stable stance (F), lower the client safely (C,
A), protect the head (E), and assess injuries (
D).
Question 3 of 5
Which of these comments by a client would indicate the need for further teaching regarding safety with warfarin (Coumadin)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Green leafy vegetables are high in vitamin K, which can counteract the anticoagulant effects of warfarin, requiring further teaching to ensure safe dietary practices.
Question 4 of 5
After working with a client, an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) tells the nurse, "I have had it with that demanding client. I just can't do anything that pleases him. I'm not going in there again." The nurse should respond by saying
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response explains the client's behavior without belittling the UAP's feelings. The UAP is encouraged to contribute to the plan of care to help solve the problem.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-year-old is admitted to the ED after ingesting oxycodone tablets that had been prescribed for the parent. The parent provides the prescription bottle that originally contained 15 tablets of oxycodone 5 mg. The parent stated taking 3 tablets. There are 9 tablets remaining in the bottle. If the child ingested the missing tablets, how many mg of oxycodone did the child ingest?
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: 15 - 3 = 12; 12 - 9 = 3; 3 tablets x 5 mg = 15 mg. The child ingested 15 mg of oxycodone.