NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 14-year-old girl is brought to the emergency room because she is difficult to arouse. She is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 80 pounds. What additional findings would the nurse expect to be present?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe underweight (suggesting anorexia nervosa) often causes amenorrhea due to hormonal disruption. Tachycardia, wheezing, or acne are less specific.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old client is unable to go to sleep at night in the hospital. Which nursing intervention best promotes sleep for the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Following familiar bedtime rituals helps preschoolers feel secure and promotes sleep. The other options may increase anxiety or overstimulation, hindering sleep. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 3 of 5
When teaching a client with coronary artery disease about nutrition, the nurse should emphasize
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: avoiding very heavy meals. Eating large, heavy meals can pull blood away from the heart for digestion, which is dangerous for the client with coronary artery disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with bipolar disorder who is experiencing a depressive episode. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing rest and sleep supports recovery during a depressive episode, as energy is low. Group activities or stimulation may overwhelm, and expression should be encouraged.
Question 5 of 5
A client is unconscious following a tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Place the client in a side-lying position to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration.