NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but stops as the nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administer the prescribed analgesia. Pain relief is a priority in sickle cell crisis, and prescribed analgesics are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is at the home of a client with diabetes and arthritis. The client has difficulty drawing up insulin. It would be most appropriate for the nurse to refer the client to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A physical therapist can assist a client to improve the fine motor skills needed to prepare an insulin injection.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to an overweight 54-year-old client about ways to decrease symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Which interventions would be most effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Limiting alcohol (
B) reduces airway relaxation, and losing weight (
C) decreases airway obstruction, both directly alleviating sleep apnea symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A client undergoes cryosurgery for the removal of a basal cell carcinoma on the ear. Which of the following best describes the appearance of the area a few days after surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-cryosurgery, the treated area typically forms a dry, crusty scab and may be itchy as it heals.
Question 5 of 5
An infant is to be admitted with severe diarrhea. Which room assignment is best for this infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A private room prevents transmission of infectious diarrhea to others. Proximity to the station, sharing with a non-infectious patient, or another diarrheal infant increases risks.