NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 52-year-old woman who has thyroid cancer is treated with radioactive iodine (Iodotope). What should be included in the nursing care plan following administration of the drug? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: Radioactive iodine requires isolation in a single room, limited contact (30 minutes/shift), separate sleeping for 7 days, and reporting symptoms like fatigue or weight gain (hypothyroidism). NPO or urine storage are not standard.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client at 34 weeks gestation. The client is taking ferrous sulfate for anemia and reports constipation. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse reinforce for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Fruits and vegetables provide fiber, and exercise promotes bowel motility, relieving constipation. Dairy may worsen constipation, stimulant laxatives are not first-line in pregnancy, and coffee is not a primary solution.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the burn unit with an electrical burn. Which of the following areas probably sustained the greatest degree of injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electrical burns cause deep tissue damage, with intrathoracic organs (heart, lungs) at greatest risk due to the current's path through the body.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is newly diagnosed with conversion disorder. The client begins crying and states, 'The health care provider must think I’m crazy because of my diagnosis.' What is the best response to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassuring the client that conversion disorder validates real symptoms without a physical cause reduces stigma and clarifies the diagnosis. Other responses dismiss, question, or deflect the client’s concerns.
Question 5 of 5
Following visitation, the nurse observes a client's wife sitting alone crying. When approached, the wife states, 'I'm so worried about him.' The best response by the nurse is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tell me what is worrying you' encourages the wife to express her concerns, facilitating support. Other responses assume causes or defer to others prematurely.