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
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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which position should be avoided?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying with legs bent can impede venous return, worsening DVT.
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant client in the third trimester calls the obstetrician's office and reports to the nurse that she has had a severe headache for the past 2 days. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A severe headache in the third trimester may indicate preeclampsia, a medical emergency. Immediate evaluation is critical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant is a classic sign of appendicitis.