NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 9-year-old client has terminal cancer, but the parents do not want the child to know the prognosis. Over the past days, the child has started asking questions such as what dying is like and whether the child will die. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging parental discussion supports the child's emotional needs and honesty. Notifying the provider , reassuring falsely , or redirecting avoid addressing the child's questions.
Question 2 of 5
After obtaining a nutritional assessment of an elderly client, the nurse determines that the client's diet lacks sufficient protein. Which foods represent low-cost sources of protein?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peas and beans are low-cost, high-protein foods. Beef and pork are expensive, and potatoes, tomatoes, beets, and rice are low in protein.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about levothyroxine, which the health care provider has prescribed for newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. Which statement made by the client indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids reduce levothyroxine absorption, requiring further teaching. Blood monitoring , lifelong use , and morning dosing are correct.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is participating in staff training about protecting clients' privacy and confidentiality. Which of the following incidents does the nurse recognize as a violation of client confidentiality? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Visitor disclosure , taking reports home , and sharing roommate info violate confidentiality. Isolation precautions and general discussion do not.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with blindness due to diabetic retinopathy. Which interventions should the nurse implement for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Guiding with an elbow , saying goodbye , and clock-face food arrangement promote safety and orientation. Family input is secondary, and louder/slower speech is unnecessary unless hearing-impaired.