NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A 17-year-old unmarried postpartum client is being discharged. Which situation suggests the need for a community-based assistance referral after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Living alone as a young, unmarried mother indicates a lack of immediate support, necessitating a referral for community assistance.
Question 2 of 5
Laboratory data for an adult client diagnosed with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia indicate immunosuppression. Which is the most important in determining the client's susceptibility to this infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is associated with immunosuppression, often linked to HIV, which is commonly transmitted through sexual practices.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which position should be avoided?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying with legs bent can impede venous return, worsening DVT.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of insulin. Which site is most appropriate for insulin injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The abdomen has consistent subcutaneous tissue and rapid absorption, making it ideal for insulin injections.
Question 5 of 5
The otherwise healthy client who is menopausal tells the nurse that she has been experiencing vaginal itching and burning and increased vaginal infections over the last 2 years. Which statement is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A. Vaginal infections do not predispose a female to vulvar cancer. B. Although vaginal itching may be related to a contact allergy, it is not the best response. C. Acidic secretions would have a low pH value; the pH increases during menopause. D. Decreased estrogen in menopausal women causes thinning of the vaginal mucosa and an increase in pH of vaginal secretions. As a result, the vagina is easily traumatized and more susceptible to infection.