NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 25-year-old client is about to undergo a unilateral orchiectomy for treatment of testicular cancer. The client says to the nurse, 'I'm so worried that my future spouse is going to call off our engagement.' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about discussions with the spouse (
D) encourages the client to share concerns and clarifies the situation. Options A, B, and C assume specific fears or provide reassurance without exploration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a colostomy. Which comment by the client indicates that she is showing an interest in learning about her colostomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about the bag's purpose shows curiosity and readiness to learn about colostomy care. Other comments reflect denial, frustration, or lack of engagement.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse prepares to administer medications to a client. Which of the following client data are acceptable for use as client identifiers? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Date of birth (
A), first and last name (
B), and medical record number (
D) are reliable identifiers. Health care provider (
C) and room number (E) are not specific to the client.
Question 4 of 5
Following an arteriogram, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking distal pulses ensures adequate circulation post-arteriogram, as the procedure involves arterial puncture, which can lead to complications like hematoma or thrombosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting with care of a client with blunt head injury admitted for observation, including hourly neurologic checks. At 1:00 AM, the client reports a headache; the neurologic check is normal, and the nurse administers acetaminophen prn. At 2:00 AM, the client appears to be sleeping. What action does the nurse anticipate taking?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hourly neurologic checks require arousing the client to assess orientation (
A). Checking paresthesia (
B), assuming relief (
C), or only verifying respiratory rate (
D) do not meet monitoring requirements.