NCLEX-PN Assessment Questions with
Complete and Verified Solutions
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client with an application of a halo device. The
nurse determines that the client needs further tea
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NCLEX-PN Assessment Questions with
Complete and Verified Solutions
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client with an application of a halo device. The
nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if which statement is made? ✔✔1. "I will
use a straw for drinking."
2. "I will drive only during the daytime."
3. "I will use caution because the device alters balance."
4. "I will wash the skin daily under the lamb's-wool liner of the vest."
The nurse is caring for a client in preterm labor who is receiving terbutaline sulfate to stop uterine
activity. During this medication therapy, the nurse implements nursing interventions to monitor
which specific body organs that can be affected by this medication? ✔✔1. Heart and lungs
2.Kidneys and lungs
3. Heart and kidneys
4. Lungs and gastrointestinal tract
The client with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is receiving bleomycin intravenously. The
nurse caring for the client anticipates that which diagnostic study will be prescribed? ✔✔1.
Echocardiography
2. Electrocardiography
3. Cervical radiography
4. Pulmonary function studies
The nurse caring for an infant with congenital heart disease is monitoring the infant closely for
signs of heart failure (HF). The nurse should observe for which early sign of HF? ✔✔1. Pallor
2. Cough
3. Tachycardia
4. Slow and shallow breathing
The nurse is preparing to care for a dying client, and several family members are at the client's
bedside. Which therapeutic techniques should the nurse use when communicating with the family?
Select all that apply. ✔✔1. Discourage reminiscing.
2. Make the decisions for the family.
3. Encourage expression of feelings, concerns, and fears.
4. Explain everything that is happening to all family members.
5. Touch and hold the client's or family member's hand if appropriate.
6. Be honest and let the client and family know that they will not be abandoned by the nurse.
The client arrives at the prenatal clinic for her first prenatal assessment. The client tells the nurse
that the first day of her last menstrual period was October 20, 2016. Using Nägele's rule, the nurse
determines the estimated date of birth is which? ✔✔1. July 12, 2017
2. July 27, 2017*
3. August 12, 2017
4. August 27, 2017
Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan XL) is prescribed for a client with neurogenic bladder. Which sign
would indicate a possible toxic effect related to this medication? ✔✔1. Pallor
2. Drowsiness
3. Bradycardia
4. Restlessness
A client diagnosed with angina pectoris returns to the nursing unit after experiencing an
angioplasty. The nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding the procedure and home care
measures. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions? ✔✔1. "I
am considering cutting my workload."
2. "I need to cut down on cigarette smoking."*
3. "I am so relieved that my heart is repaired."
4."I need to adhere to my dietary restrictions."
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