NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is waiting to have an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The most important information to be obtained by the nurse prior to the procedure is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intravenous Pyelogram is a dye study that uses an iodine-based contrast.
Therefore, the study is contraindicated in clients with allergy to iodine.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on nutritional therapy for a client with chronic kidney disease. Which statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Salt substitutes often contain potassium, which is restricted in chronic kidney disease due to impaired kidney excretion. This statement indicates a misunderstanding. The other statements correctly reflect sodium restriction, phosphorus restriction, and fluid intake considerations.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. What behavior demonstrates that the client is building resilience toward improving anxiety symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Practicing stress-reduction techniques daily, such as mindfulness or deep breathing, actively builds resilience by equipping the client with tools to manage anxiety symptoms effectively. Avoiding situations may reinforce anxiety, identifying triggers is helpful but less proactive, and relying solely on medication does not foster long-term resilience.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse detects blood-tinged fluid leaking from the nose and ears of a head trauma client. What is the appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying a bulky, loose dressing to the nose and ears permits the fluid to drain and provides a visual reference for the amount of drainage.
Question 5 of 5
Quality is defined as a combination of all of the following except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quality care involves meeting or exceeding standards and expectations, not merely performing at a minimal level, which is insufficient for quality. Coordinated Care