NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child at school trips on a shoe lace and falls. Her ankle swells immediately, and the child is in a great deal of pain. What is the best initial action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevation and ice reduce swelling and pain in acute ankle injuries, following RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) principles.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse observes the client having periods of apnea during sleep. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Periods of apnea during sleep in a COPD client may indicate sleep apnea or worsening respiratory status, requiring medical evaluation. Increasing oxygen (
A) without orders is unsafe, repositioning (
B) may not address apnea, and only documenting (
D) delays intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis. During the initial assessment, the client complains of sudden shortness of breath. The SaO2 is 87. The priority nursing assessment at this time is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lung sounds are critical assessments at this point. The nurse should be alert to crackles or a pleural friction rub, highly suggestive of a pulmonary embolism.
Extract:
Understanding that there is need to protect susceptible persons from exposure to chickenpox during the acute phase, the nurse should question the mother of a child with chickenpox about relatives or friends who are receiving:
Question 4 of 5
Understanding that there is need to protect susceptible persons from exposure to chickenpox during the acute phase, the nurse should question the mother of a child with chickenpox about relatives or friends who are receiving:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steroid therapy increases susceptibility to severe chickenpox, requiring caution.
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Question 5 of 5
A 6-year old is diagnosed with scarlet fever. Which oral manifestation is associated with scarlet fever?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scarlet fever causes a characteristic strawberry tongue (red or white-coated). White spots suggest thrush, grayish membranes indicate diphtheria, and black tongue is unrelated.