NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 9-year old is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. Which finding is suggestive of Sydenham's chorea?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sydenham's chorea, a manifestation—of rheumatic fever, causes irregular movements and facial grimacing. Other options describe rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing a developmental assessment on an 8 month-old. Which finding should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Falls forward when sitting. Sitting without support is expected at 8 months, indicating a developmental concern.
Extract:
A 78-year-old client is admitted for open reduction of a wrist fracture. That night she is found wandering in the hallway near the fire alarm. When the nurse calls the client's name, the client says, 'If you come any closer to me I'll pull this fire alarm. You're a drug addict. I saw you taking drugs out of the cabinet.'
Question 3 of 5
The best response by the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response addresses safety calmly without escalating the situation.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Setting time limits on rituals balances reducing OCD behaviors with minimizing anxiety, supporting therapy goals. Preventing or encouraging rituals exacerbates symptoms, and ignoring dismisses treatment needs.
Extract:
Mr. Lou, 65 years old, with liver cirrhosis was ordered neomycin enema
Question 5 of 5
Mr. Lou, 65 years old, with liver cirrhosis was ordered neomycin enema for which of the following goals?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neomycin enemas reduce ammonia-producing bacteria, improving consciousness in hepatic encephalopathy.