NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with obesity reports several failed attempts at weight loss. Which client statement best indicates that the client is ready and motivated for successful weight loss?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signing up as a dog walker (
A) shows a concrete behavioral change, indicating readiness. Understanding benefits (
B), short-term goals (
C), or external encouragement (
D) are less indicative of sustained motivation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a post-surgical client at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis. Which intervention is an effective preventive measure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encourage range of motion and ambulation. Mobility reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the post-surgical client and the adult at risk due to other factors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a child who has a new diagnosis of absence seizures. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staring and inattention (
C) are hallmark signs of absence seizures. Incontinence (
A) and confusion (
B) are more typical of other seizures, and odors (
D) suggest an aura, not typical in absence seizures.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a pyloric obstruction is admitted to the hospital with vomiting. Which of the following blood gases would the nurse expect to see in the client with vomiting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vomiting causes loss of hydrochloric acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis, indicated by a high pH (7.50) and normal to low PCO2.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by a parent would alert the nurse to assess for iron deficiency anemia in a 14 month-old child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: My child doesn't like many fruits and vegetables, but she really loves her milk. Excessive milk intake can displace iron-rich foods, leading to iron deficiency anemia.