NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 12-year-old male is brought to his primary care provider to determine whether sexual abuse has occurred. The mother states, 'Because there is no permanent physical damage, he does not need any more treatment.' The nurse's response should be based on which of the following pieces of information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male sexual abuse survivors may experience confusion about sexual identity, necessitating psychological support. The other statements are incorrect: long-term issues are common, not all survivors become abusers, and needs vary by gender. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 2 of 5
A postoperative client is to be discharged today. She will need to change her dressing daily. Which statement she makes indicates that she understands the process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand washing before and after dressing changes prevents infection, reflecting proper understanding.
Touching dressings, cleaning toward the incision, or improper disposal increase infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
The client states, 'My discharge plan leaves me with a lot to do. I don't think I can do it. I'm never good at doing things.' The nurse knows the client lacks:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expressing doubt in ability to manage the discharge plan indicates low self-efficacy, a belief in one's capacity to execute tasks.
Extract:
Following Nitroglycerin patch application
Question 4 of 5
An expected outcome experienced by the client would be one of the following:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin may cause reflex tachycardia as a compensatory response to vasodilation.
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Question 5 of 5
A 17-year-old female was raped by a young man in her neighborhood. She is in the Emergency Department for evaluation and tests. After the procedure is completed, a rape crisis counselor (nurse specialist) talks to the client in a conference room regarding the rape. Implementing counseling by the nurse specialist for the raped victim represents:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Counseling by a rape crisis nurse specialist is a form of crisis intervention, providing immediate support to address the trauma. It is not merely assessment, empathy, or intrusion. Coordinated Care