NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with multiple sclerosis is voicing concerns to the nurse about incoordination when walking. Which of the following instructions by the nurse would be most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A wide stance and cane improve balance. Stretching is beneficial, prolonged exercise may worsen fatigue, and a wheelchair is premature.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a 6 year-old with a urinary tract infection on how to avoid repeat infections. Which statements by the parent indicate that the teaching has been effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Nylon panties can trap moisture, increasing infection risk; cotton is preferred. Not holding urine prevents bacterial growth. Avoiding bubble baths reduces irritation. Wiping front to back prevents bacterial spread. Antibacterial soap may disrupt natural flora, increasing infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is admitted with a pneumothorax following an accident. Immediately after insertion of a chest tube, the client says to the nurse, 'Why do I have a tube in my chest and that thing hanging on the side of the bed? I don't like it.' What should the nurse include when replying to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chest tube drains air/fluid from the pleural space, allowing lung re-expansion in pneumothorax, providing an accurate, educational response to the client's question.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous infusion. Which finding would indicate that the client's IV has infiltrated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infiltration causes pale, cool skin around the IV site due to fluid leakage into tissues. Redness, fast infusion, or radiating pain suggest other issues.
Question 5 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.