NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A diet high in fiber content can help an individual to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fiber-rich foods, like grains and vegetables, bind bile acids and cholesterol in the gut, reducing serum cholesterol levels. The other options are not primary benefits of fiber. Nonpharmacological Therapies
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients in the student health center. A client confides to the nurse that the client's boyfriend informed her that he tested positive for hepatitis B. Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B is transmitted through sexual contact or parenteral routes. Assessing exposure by asking about unprotected sex is the best initial response to determine the client’s risk and guide further actions (e.g., testing, HBIG, or vaccination).
Choice A is empathetic but non-assessing, B and C assume exposure without confirmation, and D prioritizes assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A 35-year-old woman with three children is seen in the emergency room for a broken arm and facial lacerations. This is the third emergency room visit in the last three months for injuries. Each time, she tells the staff that she fell. This time, she confides to the LPN/LVN that 'my husband accidentally pushed me.' What should the LPN/LVN do with this information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suspected domestic violence requires reporting to the charge nurse for referral to social services or abuse resources, ensuring proper support. Questioning, legal referrals, or rights discussions are less appropriate initially.
Extract:
Following major abdominal surgery, Mrs. Lafayette, was started on Morphine infusion via PCA (patient's controlled analgesia) pump.
Question 4 of 5
Priority nursing care for the patient would include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morphine sulfate is a central nervous system depressant, and respiratory depression is a serious side effect, making respiratory status the priority.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following organs of the digestive system has a primary function of absorption?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption due to its large surface area. The other organs have different primary functions, like digestion or storage. Physiological Adaptation