NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease reports epigastric pain. Which question should the nurse ask to assess the severity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain radiating to the back in peptic ulcer disease may indicate perforation or pancreatitis, which are serious complications requiring urgent evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing assistant voices concern for personal safety when assigned to care for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which information is best for allaying the nursing assistant's fears?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emphasizing that standard precautions, like wearing gloves, effectively prevent HIV transmission reassures the nursing assistant by addressing the primary mode of infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of celiac disease about dietary restrictions. Which food should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheat bread contains gluten, which must be avoided in celiac disease to prevent intestinal damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of stroke and dysphagia. Which intervention prevents aspiration during meals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thick liquids are easier to swallow and reduce the risk of aspiration in clients with dysphagia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter. Which action prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infections?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily perineal cleaning with soap and water reduces bacterial colonization around the catheter insertion site, preventing infection.