NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A behavior modification program is planned for an adolescent who exhibits disruptive behavior. Which action by the nurse is most consistent with a behavior modification program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive reinforcement (extra privileges for non-disruptive behavior) aligns with behavior modification, encouraging desired actions. Punishment, reminders, or asking perceptions are less effective.
Question 2 of 5
A hearing-impaired client is becoming withdrawn and depressed. He reports that even with a hearing aid, he is having increased difficulty hearing. Which suggestion is least likely to be helpful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hearing guide dog is less helpful for communication compared to social engagement, TDD, or closed-caption TV, which directly address hearing loss.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has attended a staff education program about interdisciplinary communication. The nurse should recognize that the most important outcome of effective interdisciplinary communication is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective interdisciplinary communication primarily reduces medical errors by ensuring accurate information sharing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice who is being treated with phototherapy. What action by the nurse would require the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clothing during phototherapy reduces skin exposure to light, decreasing treatment efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching for the parents of a child with impetigo. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates correct understanding of teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Hand hygiene, separating laundry, keeping nails short, and recognizing the contagious nature of impetigo are correct. Cleaning with alcohol is inappropriate as it may irritate the skin.