NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic bronchitis tells the home health nurse of being exhausted all day due to coughing all night and being unable to sleep. The client can feel thick mucus in the chest and throat. Which teaching can the nurse reinforce to help the client mobilize secretions and improve sleep? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Fluids , humidifiers , guaifenesin , and huff coughing thin and mobilize secretions. Pursed lip breathing aids exhalation, not secretion clearance.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with a lower urinary tract infection from an obstructing ureteral stone. Which tasks can the nurse delegate to the experienced unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Turning and measuring output are within UAP scope. Collecting specimens , monitoring characteristics , and teaching require nursing judgment.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving Vincristine (Marqibo). The client should be taught that the medication can:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vincristine can cause neurotoxicity, including mental confusion. Diarrhea, urine color changes, and taste alterations are less common.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis. After pain management, which intervention should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe every 2 hours. Coughing and deep breathing prevent respiratory infections due to shallow respirations.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old client with osteomyelitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote age-appropriate growth and development during hospitalization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Schoolwork supports cognitive development for a 10-year-old. Imaginary play suits younger children, last-minute explanations increase anxiety, and independent play may not meet social needs.