NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client states, 'I eat a well-balanced diet. I do not smoke. I exercise regularly, and I have a yearly checkup with my physician. What else can I do to help prevent cancer?' The nurse should respond with which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed actions—adequate sleep, self-breast exams, and stress reduction—contribute to cancer prevention by supporting immune function, early detection, and overall health. Health Promotion and Management
Extract:
The patient with DM has flu.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action is more appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flu can disrupt glucose control, making frequent monitoring critical.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which teaching method is most effective when providing health care instructions to members of specific populations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The teach-back method ensures understanding by having patients repeat instructions in their own words, making it ideal for diverse populations with varying literacy levels. Video, written, or verbal methods may not confirm comprehension.
Question 4 of 5
An 8-year-old client is returned to the recovery room after a bronchoscopy. The nurse should position the client
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s position (30°–45° elevation) promotes lung expansion and reduces the risk of airway obstruction or aspiration post-bronchoscopy. Prone (
B) limits respiratory assessment, neck extension (
C) risks airway obstruction, and supine (
D) is less optimal for breathing.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of Addison's disease and flulike symptoms accompanied by nausea and vomiting over the past week is brought to the facility. The client's wife reports that she noticed that he acted confused and was extremely weak when he woke up in the morning. The client's blood pressure is 90/58 mm Hg, his pulse is 116 beats/minute, and his temperature is 101°F (38.3°C). A diagnosis of acute adrenal insufficiency is made. Which of the following would the nurse expect to administer by I.V. infusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emergency treatment for acute adrenal insufficiency (addisonian crisis) is I.V. infusion of hydrocortisone and saline solution. The client is usually given 100 mg of hydrocortisone in normal saline every 6 hours until his blood pressure returns to normal. Insulin isn't indicated in this situation because adrenal insufficiency is usually associated with hypoglycemia. Potassium isn't indicated because these clients are usually hyperkalemic. The client needs normal - not hypotonic - saline solution.