NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 78-year-old client arrives at the hospital and is suspected of having pneumonia. Which laboratory test should be performed to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sputum culture identifies the causative organism in pneumonia, confirming the diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of gout is prescribed allopurinol. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking allopurinol with food reduces gastrointestinal irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a burn injury is at risk for infection. Which nursing action is most effective in preventing infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Topical antibiotics directly prevent bacterial growth in burn wounds, reducing infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a pressure ulcer. Which dressing is most appropriate for a stage 2 ulcer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A hydrocolloid dressing promotes a moist environment for healing in stage 2 pressure ulcers.
Question 5 of 5
If a client with a conductive hearing loss asks the nurse how a hearing aid improves hearing, which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Conductive hearing loss involves impaired sound transmission to the inner ear. A hearing aid amplifies sounds, making them louder and easier to hear.