NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A 6-year-old child has just had placement of bilateral myringotomy tubes. As the parents prepare for discharge, the nurse correctly includes which instruction in the child's discharge plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Earplugs prevent water entry during swimming or showering, reducing the risk of infection in ears with myringotomy tubes.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is at risk for infection. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent handwashing reduces infection risk in immunocompromised clients.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a client after a subtotal thyroidectomy places the client in semi-Fowler's position. What is the rationale for this action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position reduces incisional edema by promoting venous drainage from the neck, minimizing swelling at the surgical site.
Question 4 of 5
A client with pneumonia is receiving IV antibiotics. Which assessment finding suggests the client is responding to treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A decreased white blood cell count indicates the infection is resolving, showing a response to antibiotics.
Question 5 of 5
During the first stage of a client's labor, the nurse finds that the fetal heart rate decreases during a contraction and returns to normal at the end of the contraction. Which action is the most appropriate in response to the assessment finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temporary fetal heart rate decrease during contractions (early deceleration) is normal, indicating head compression, and requires no action.