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NCLEX-PN Exam Questions - Part 142

Jenny Clarke

Sun, 26 Jan 2025

1. If your patient is acutely psychotic, which of the following independent nursing interventions would not be appropriate?

A) Conveying calmness with one on one interaction
B) Recognizing and dealing with your own feelings to prevent escalation of thepatient - s anxiety level
C) Encourage client participation in group therapy
D) Listen and identify causes of their behavior



2. A nurse runs into the significant other of a patient with end stage AIDS crying during her smoke break. Which of the following is most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A) Allow her to grieve by herself.
B) Tell her go ahead and cry, after all your husband - s pretty bad off.
C) Tell her you realize how upset she is, but you don - t want to talk about it now.
D) Approach her, offering tissues and encourage her to verbalize her feelings.



3. A patient is scheduled for electro-convulsive therapy treatment scheduled in the morning. What must the evening nurse do to provide the client ECT treatment possible?

A) Patient signs an informed consent form
B) Patient is given morning medications
C) Patient gets a good night - s sleep
D) Patient has a good breakfast



4. A nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of Haldol 15 mg po hs. For which side effect/s must the client seek medical attention?

A) SOB and fatigue
B) restlessness and muscle spasms
C) dry mouth
D) diarrhea



5. A nurse is implementing a community awareness campaign about accidental poisoning. Which of the following should she teach in the class?

A) The child should be given milk.
B) The child should be given syrup of Ipecac
C) The poison control center should be contacted
D) The child should be taken to the ER



1. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Acutely psychotic patients will disrupt group activities.

2. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Being left alone during the grief process, isolates individuals. These individuals need an outlet for their feelings and to talk to someone who is empathetic.

3. Right Answer: A
Explanation: An informed consent is required prior to surgery.

4. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Muscle spasms and restlessness are side effects of Haldol

5. Right Answer: C
Explanation: The poison control center should be contacted first.

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