NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Which of the following female patients is at the highest risk for the development of breast cancer?
Question 1 of 5
A 28-year-old who was 10 years old at menarche.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early menarche (before age 12) is a known risk factor for breast cancer due to prolonged exposure to estrogen.
Extract:
After the patient has refused the medication, the next step taken by the nurse will be:
Question 2 of 5
Document the patient's refusal.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring the reason for refusal helps address concerns and promote adherence.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a colostomy. The client reports that the colostomy bag is leaking. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A leaking colostomy bag may indicate poor fit, skin irritation, or stoma changes, so assessing the stoma and peristomal skin is the first step to determine the cause and plan interventions. Taping (
A) is temporary, emptying/reapplying (
B) may not address the issue, and physician notification (
D) is premature.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the growth and development of a toddler with AIDS. The nurse would anticipate finding that the child has
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delay in achievement of most developmental milestones. The majority of children with AIDS have neurological involvement, leading to developmental delays and potential loss of milestones.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents how to reduce the spread of impetigo. The nurse should encourage parents to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spread of childhood infections, including impetigo, can be reduced when children are taught proper hand-washing technique. Because impetigo is spread through direct contact, covering the mouth and nose when sneezing won't prevent its spread. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent a child from contracting impetigo. Isolating the child with impetigo is unnecessary.