NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is ready to begin participating in therapeutic activities. The nurse should suggest that the client:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Art activities with a small group provide a structured, low-stress environment suitable for a client with schizophrenia, promoting social interaction without overwhelming them.
Question 2 of 5
During an assessment of a client with cardiomyopathy, the nurse finds that the systolic blood pressure has decreased from 145 to 110 mm Hg and the heart rate has risen from 72 to 96 beats per minute and the client complains of periodic dizzy spells. The nurse instructs the client to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postural hypotension, a decrease in systolic blood pressure of more than 15 mm Hg and an increase in heart rate of more than 15 percent usually accompanied by dizziness indicates volume depletion, inadequate vasoconstrictor mechanisms, and autonomic insufficiency.
Question 3 of 5
During the discharge teaching of a client with Buerger's disease, the nurse should teach the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercises to improve vascular return, such as ankle pumps, help manage Buerger's disease by promoting circulation in the extremities.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a knee injury is scheduled for an MRI examination. The nurse explains the test to the client. Which finding in the client would make the client ineligible for this type of exam?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A metal plate is a contraindication for MRI due to magnetic interference, making the client ineligible.
Question 5 of 5
Written instructions to pregnant women include instructions to perform Kegel exercises. One of the women asks the nurse why these exercises are important. The nurse should reply that the purpose of these exercises is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, supporting bladder control and aiding postpartum recovery, directly addressing their purpose.