NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 12-year-old boy injured his right knee yesterday during a soccer game. He is brought to the outpatient clinic by his mother. His right knee is painful, swollen, and bruised. During the interview, the nurse learns that the boy has hemophilia A. Which of the following medications would be BEST for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemophilia A increases bleeding risk, so medications like Percodan (A, contains aspirin), ibuprofen (
B), and aspirin (
C) are contraindicated as they impair clotting. Codeine (
D) is a safe analgesic for moderate to severe pain in this population.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks the nurse, 'Do you think I should leave my husband?' The nurse responds, 'You aren't sure if you should leave your husband?' The nurse is using which therapeutic technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reflecting is correct because the nurse is referring feelings back to the client to explore. When restating, the nurse simply repeats what the client said. Reframing is offering a new way to look at a situation. The nurse's response is specific; it isn't offering a general lead.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about erythema infectiosum. Which of the following factors are not correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythema infectiosum (Fifth disease) is common in adults, contrary to the statement. The other factors are correct: it typically presents with a 'slapped face' rash, no fever, and a characteristic rash. Safety and Infection Control
Extract:
A patient is getting discharged from a long term facility. The patient has a history of severe COPD and PVD. The patient is primarily concerned about their ability to breathe easily.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would be the best instruction for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep breathing techniques improve oxygenation, critical for COPD patients.
Extract:
The client who's developing signs and symptoms indicate hyperglycemia?
Question 5 of 5
The client who's developing signs and symptoms indicate hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperglycemia causes polydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss due to osmotic diuresis.