NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client scheduled for a fluorescein angiography is to have mydriatic eye drops instilled in both eyes 1 hour prior to the test. The nurse knows that the purpose of the medication is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mydriatic drops dilate pupils, allowing better visualization of the retina during fluorescein angiography.
Extract:
Marie is a 5-year-old girl is admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She develops a neutropenia from the chemotherapy.
Question 2 of 5
Neutropenia means
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neutropenia involves low neutrophils, often with low WBC, platelets, and RBC in leukemia.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant Asian client who is experiencing morning sickness wants to take ginger to relieve the nausea. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginger is a recognized remedy for nausea, and consulting the physician respects the client's cultural preferences while ensuring safety. The other responses are dismissive or culturally insensitive. Physiological Adaptation
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder frequently attempts to burn herself. The best intervention to facilitate behavior change is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The challenge when intervening with clients who might harm themselves is to maintain client safety while facilitating behavior change. Enlisting the client to identify the triggers for self-harm makes the client an active participant in treatment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with chronic renal failure receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following findings would require an intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cloudy drainage from the catheter site indicates peritonitis, a serious complication requiring immediate intervention (e.g., antibiotics, physician notification). Abdominal fullness (
A) and bruising (
D) are common during early exchanges, and constipation (
B) is managed with diet or stool softeners.