NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 6-year-old was just diagnosed with pediculosis capitis. Which comment by the mother of the child indicates to the nurse in the physician's office that she does not understand how this condition is spread?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blaming a dirty house misrepresents lice transmission, which occurs via direct head-to-head contact or sharing items, indicating misunderstanding.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving scheduled doses of carbidopa-levodopa. The nurse evaluates the medication as having the intended effect if which finding is noted?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbidopa-levodopa treats Parkinson's symptoms like bradykinesia, improving spontaneous activity, which is the primary therapeutic goal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has assigned a nursing assistant to give the client a bath. Which observation reported by the nursing assistant requires immediate attention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A non-blanching red area on the hip suggests a pressure injury, requiring immediate nursing intervention to prevent progression.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse should recognize that it is a priority to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In diabetic ketoacidosis, insulin administration is the priority to correct hyperglycemia and halt ketogenesis, addressing the underlying metabolic crisis.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with pneumonia is experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain, and orthopnea. The chest x-ray reveals a very large right pleural effusion. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thoracentesis removes fluid from the pleural space, relieving pressure on the lung and improving breathing in a large pleural effusion.