NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. Which oxygen delivery method is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Venturi mask delivers precise oxygen concentrations, which is critical for COPD clients to avoid suppressing their hypoxic drive.
Question 2 of 5
A depressed client tells the nurse, 'No one really cares whether I live or die.' What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reflecting the client's feelings fosters therapeutic communication and validates their emotions without judgment.
Question 3 of 5
Which culturally sensitive nursing technique is best for determining whether a male Jewish client follows the religious orthodox customs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inquiring about dietary preferences (e.g., kosher laws) is a sensitive way to assess adherence to Orthodox Jewish customs.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client with a burn injury is at risk for infection. Which nursing action is most effective in preventing infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Topical antibiotics directly prevent bacterial growth in burn wounds, reducing infection risk.