NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-PN practice questions, page 18 of 29, with answer review and explanations.

Question 86

James returns home from school angry and upset because his teacher gave him a low grade on an assignment. After returning home from school, he kicks the dog. This coping mechanism is known as:

  1. denial.
  2. suppression.
  3. displacement.
  4. fantasy.

Question 87

A woman asks, "How much alcohol can I safely drink while pregnant?" The nurse’s best response is:

  1. "The amount of alcohol that is safe during pregnancy is unknown."
  2. "Consuming one or two beers or glasses of wine a day is considered safe for a healthy pregnant woman."
  3. "Drinking three or more drinks on any given occasion is the only harmful type of drinking during pregnancy."
  4. "You can have a drink to help you relax and get to sleep at night."

Question 88

A client is taking hydrocodone (Vicodin) for chronic back pain. The client has required an increase in the dose and asks whether this means he is addicted to Vicodin. The nurse should base her reply on the knowledge that:

  1. the client’s body has developed tolerance, requiring more drug to produce the same effect.
  2. the client is preoccupied with getting the drug and is experiencing loss of control, indicating drug dependence.
  3. addiction is the term used to describe physical dependence with withdrawal symptoms and tolerance.
  4. the client has a dual diagnosis of substance abuse and chronic back pain.

Question 89

Which is the proper hand position for performing chest percussion?

  1. cup the hands
  2. use the side of the hands
  3. flatten the hands
  4. spread the fingers of both hands

Question 90

Which is the proper hand position for performing chest vibration?

  1. cup the hands
  2. use the side of the hands
  3. flatten the hands
  4. spread the fingers of both hands