NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A female client seen in the health department's STD clinic is diagnosed with chlamydia. Before the client leaves the clinic, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding sexual relations prevents chlamydia spread until treatment is complete. Contact tracing is secondary, Flagyl is for trichomoniasis, and douching is harmful.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse just administered routine immunizations to a healthy 15-month-old. What information should the nurse reinforce with the caregivers before they leave the clinic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Redness and mild fever (
C) are common post-immunization reactions. A temperature above 100 F (
A) is too low a threshold for concern, fussiness for a week (
B) is excessive, and activity restriction (
D) is unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client diagnosed with thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm). Which action is most appropriate to assign to unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering room temperature (
B) is within UAP scope and helps manage hyperthermia. Calling family (
A), teaching (
C), and applying a warming blanket (
D) are inappropriate or require nursing judgment.
Question 4 of 5
An adult client in an acute care facility says to the nurse, 'I hope this hospital doesn't have student doctors and nurses. I do not want a student taking care of me.' The nurse's response should be based on which of the following understandings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients have the right to know about student involvement and refuse student care, respecting autonomy. Consent doesn't inherently include students, and special forms or mandatory acceptance are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse helps the health care provider perform a thoracentesis at the bedside. In which position does the nurse place the client to facilitate needle insertion and promote comfort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Upright leaning forward (
D) facilitates lung expansion and fluid access while ensuring comfort. Other positions (A, B,
C) are less effective or uncomfortable.