NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 76-year-old man living at the long-term care facility has lost 10 lb in the last two months. He states that although he has had dentures for two years, they have not felt comfortable for the past three or four months so he rarely uses them at mealtime. The nurse's first priority would be to ask the client's physician to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dental consult addresses ill-fitting dentures, the root cause of weight loss, prioritizing correction to improve nutrition.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with mania understands that the client's behavior is a way of avoiding feelings of despair. The expression of behaviors opposite to those being experienced is an example of which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reaction formation is the outward expression of feelings that are opposite to those experienced. Answer A refers to the development of physical symptoms in response to inner conflict, so it is incorrect. Answer B refers to the defense mechanism used by those with borderline personality disorder, so it is incorrect. Answer C is incorrect because it's the channeling of unacceptable thoughts and behaviors into socially acceptable behaviors.
Extract:
Prolonged expiration is common among COPDs and it suggests which of the following?
Question 3 of 5
Prolonged expiration is common among COPDs and it suggests which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged expiration in COPD results from narrowed lower airways, obstructing airflow.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older client who insists on having a 'hot toddy' laced with liquor at bedtime to help her sleep. How should the nurse respond in order to give culturally sensitive and appropriate care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring the cultural or personal significance of the hot toddy shows respect, fostering culturally sensitive care.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a manic client in the seclusion room, and it is time for lunch. It is MOST appropriate for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For safety, a manic client in seclusion should remain in the seclusion room. Serving the meal there ensures the client receives nutrition at the regular time without compromising safety. Taking the client to the dining room (
A) risks escalation, and withholding the meal (B,
C) is inappropriate.