NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client calls the nurse with a complaint of sudden deep throbbing leg pain. What is the appropriate first action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintain the client on bed rest. The finding suggests deep vein thrombosis. The client must be maintained on bed rest and the provider notified immediately.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with HIV. The nurse understands that which of the following are true regarding transmission-based precautions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Neutropenic precautions depend on lab results (e.g., low white blood cell count). Urine can transmit HIV if blood is present. Hand hygiene is standard for all encounters. N95 masks are for airborne diseases, not HIV. Full PPE isn't needed unless splashing of bodily fluids is likely.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with partial hearing loss. Which of the following actions will promote effective communication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Facing the client aids lip-reading, properly applied hearing aids optimize hearing, and written information reinforces verbal communication. Dimming lights may hinder lip-reading, and shouting distorts speech.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse practicing on a long-term care unit cares for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which action should the nurse assign to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking blood glucose and reporting results is within UAP scope if trained. Teaching, monitoring for hypoglycemia, and updating care plans require nursing judgment and are outside UAP scope.
Question 5 of 5
The spouse of a client calls the nurse at the clinic and reports that the client is not feeling well and is concerned that something is seriously wrong. How should the nurse respond initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking for symptom details helps assess urgency without violating privacy, as the spouse initiated contact. Privacy rules don't preclude initial fact-gathering, but direct client contact or an appointment may follow based on severity.