NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with diverticulitis has received nutritional discharge instructions for a high-fiber diet. Which menu selection by the client would reinforce that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This diet has the highest amount of fiber. Answers A, B, and D have low amounts of fiber, so they're incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has just started on the 7PM surgical unit shift. Which of the following patients should the nurse check on first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The new onset of urinary incontinence may require additional medical assessment, and the physician needs to be notified.
Question 3 of 5
A 65-year-old female client is experiencing postmenopausal bleeding. Which type of physician should this client be encouraged to see?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gynecologist specializes in female reproductive health and is best suited to evaluate postmenopausal bleeding, which may indicate serious conditions like endometrial cancer. Coordinated Care
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new ileostomy about stoma care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning the peristomal skin with mild soap and water prevents irritation and maintains skin integrity. Daily pouch changes (
B) are unnecessary (typically every 3–7 days), adhesive removers (
C) are for pouch removal, and bleeding (
D) is abnormal and requires evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
A factory worker is brought to the nurse's office after a metal fragment enters her right eye. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Covering both eyes prevents movement and further damage, and ER transport ensures specialist care. Covering only one eye, attempting removal, or flushing risks worsening the injury.