NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and peripheral arterial disease developed hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and has been receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotics for 4 days. Which parameter monitored by the nurse best indicates the effectiveness of treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A decreasing WBC count indicates resolving infection, as HAP elevates WBCs. Sputum color is unreliable, lung sounds improve later, and oxygen saturation reflects oxygenation, not infection status.
Question 2 of 5
Which finding is commonly noted in the client with bladder cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painless hematuria is a hallmark symptom of bladder cancer, often the earliest sign. Other symptoms may occur but are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing education to a group of clients who are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Which of the following client statements about alcohol use in pregnancy indicate a need for further education? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy, as it can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Quitting at any point reduces harm. Alcohol can cause permanent damage, not just withdrawal. Third-trimester exposure still risks brain development. Stopping preconception is correct.
Question 4 of 5
Based on knowledge of cultural diversity, the nurse knows that obtaining a CBC will be most distressing for the client who is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Some Native American cultures believe blood removal weakens the body or spirit, making a CBC distressing. Other groups typically do not have this belief.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 4 year-old for possible developmental dysplasia of the right hip. Which finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Characteristic limp. Developmental dysplasia produces a characteristic limp in children who are walking, indicating hip joint instability.