NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client hospitalized with severe depression and suicidal ideation refuses to talk with the nurse. The nurse recognizes that the suicidal client has difficulty:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with severe depression and suicidal ideation often struggle to express feelings of low self-worth , which contributes to their emotional withdrawal. Discussing remorse or dependence may be present but is less central. Expressing anger is more typical in other conditions like bipolar disorder.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a cerebrovascular accident and is partially paralyzed on the right side. How should the nurse position the chair when getting the client out of bed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the chair on the left (unaffected) side facing the foot allows the client to pivot using their stronger side, facilitating safe transfer. Right-side placement or incorrect orientation hinders mobility.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving antibiotic therapy and develops Clostridioides difficile colitis. Which of the following infection-control precautions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Bleach disinfection (
A), gowns (
D), and gloves (E) are required for C. difficile, which is spore-forming. Alcohol sanitizers (
B) are ineffective against spores, and masks (
C) are not routinely needed.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who has a new prescription for misoprostol to prevent gastric ulcers. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking misoprostol with antacids (
C) reduces its efficacy and requires follow-up. Taking with meals (
A), using contraception (
B), and reporting black stools (
D) are correct.
Question 5 of 5
An adult is prescribed sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) for a urinary tract infection. Which comment by the client indicates understanding of the treatment regimen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulfisoxazole causes photosensitivity; avoiding sun exposure is critical to prevent skin reactions, indicating understanding.