NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with terminal cancer yells at the nurse and says, 'I don't need your help, I can bathe myself.' Which stage of grief is the client most likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yelling and asserting independence reflect anger, a stage of grief where clients may express frustration about their terminal condition.
Question 2 of 5
An adult woman is scheduled to start chemotherapy next week. In anticipation of alopecia, which recommendation is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cutting hair and purchasing a wig prepares the client for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, helping maintain self-esteem.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is presenting an educational session for other nurses on erythema and shows the picture illustrated. The nurse explains that, if observed, the person should see an HCP immediately because this erythema pattern is characteristic of which condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The bullseye rash (erythema migrans) is characteristic of Lyme disease, transmitted by tick bites, requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
The family of an elderly client asks why their father puts so much salt on his food. The nurse should include which information in the response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging often dulls taste buds, particularly for salt, leading elderly individuals to overuse salt to enhance flavor.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a hearing deficit. Which suggestion is most appropriate to make to those around him?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding bright lights behind the speaker prevents glare, aiding lip-reading and communication for someone with a hearing deficit.