NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client asks the nurse about participation in Alcoholics Anonymous. In addition to arranging for a visit by someone from Alcoholics Anonymous, the nurse should explain that the primary purpose of the organization is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcoholics Anonymous focuses on supporting members to achieve and maintain sobriety through peer support and a structured program.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching and preparing a client for a bone marrow biopsy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining a signed consent form is essential to ensure the client understands and agrees to the bone marrow biopsy procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A 21-year-old client starts crying during a clinic visit and says to the nurse, "I found a lump in my breast last night; I'm scared I might have cancer!" Which fact should the nurse consider when formulating a response to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Breast cancer is diagnosed most commonly in women older than 50 years. B. A nondiscrete possible mass or thickening has a lower (not higher) index of suspicion for breast cancer. C. Fibroadenomas are the most common benign breast neoplasm and most often occur in women younger than 25 years. D. Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast tissue and is not contagious, and therefore it would not be spread by dormitory living.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the client who had a TRAM (transrectus abdominis myocutaneous) flap breast reconstruction. Which actions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. Upper-extremity exercise and ROM are restricted to reduce strain on the incision site. B.
To monitor for viability and adequacy of blood supply to the TRAM flap, the flap must be assessed hourly for the first 24 hours. C. Pressure over the flap is avoided until healing is complete. D. The affected arm should be elevated to promote venous return.
Question 5 of 5
The school nurse is talking with the adolescent who is concerned about hair loss due to tinea capitis. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referring to the HCP's guidance ensures accurate information about hair regrowth, addressing the adolescent's concerns.