NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving chemotherapy and reports nausea. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An antiemetic is the most effective way to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action best determines if a client has a fecal impaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A digital rectal exam directly confirms the presence of hard, impacted stool in the rectum.
Question 3 of 5
During the first stage of a client's labor, the nurse finds that the fetal heart rate decreases during a contraction and returns to normal at the end of the contraction. Which action is the most appropriate in response to the assessment finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temporary fetal heart rate decrease during contractions (early deceleration) is normal, indicating head compression, and requires no action.
Question 4 of 5
What are the priorities when planning the care of a 75-year-old hospitalized client who develops pneumonia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E,F
Rationale: Maintaining oxygenation addresses hypoxia, a critical issue in pneumonia. Administering antibiotics promptly and obtaining blood cultures ensure timely treatment and accurate diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
When applying nitroglycerin ointment to a client's chest, which nursing technique is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Squeezing a ribbon of ointment onto an applicator paper ensures accurate dosing and prevents contamination or overuse.