NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A hospitalized client asks what is wrong with the person in the next bed. How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIPAA mandates confidentiality; stating that information is confidential protects patient privacy without engaging further.
Extract:
A 25-year-old young male comes into the ER following a motorbike accident. Upon obtaining a recent history, the patient states he fell in the ground and hit his head on the pavement. He reports that he was unconscious for 15 seconds and then confused for several minutes.
Question 2 of 5
What is the first diagnostic test to perform on this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A CT scan must be performed as soon as possible to rule out a cerebral hemorrhage. Blurred vision and loss of consciousness may indicate a severe brain injury.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
To remove hard contact lenses from an unresponsive client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring the lens is on the cornea and gently manipulating the lids prevents corneal damage during removal. Grasping or irrigating may cause injury, and sterile gloves are unnecessary unless infection is present. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a post-op colostomy client. The client begins to cry, saying 'I'll never be attractive again with this ugly red thing.' What should be the first action taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encourage the client to discuss her feelings about the colostomy. Assessing the client's personal feelings about the stoma and colostomy care is essential to identify specific concerns before offering solutions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 11-year-old patient being treated for a fractured right femur with balanced suspension traction with a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment. The nurse notes that the patient's left leg is externally rotated. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A trochanter roll placed on the outer aspect of the thigh holds the hip in a neutral position and prevents external rotation, maintaining proper leg alignment. Resistive exercises or active movement (choices B and
C) do not address alignment, and instructing the patient (choice
D) is ineffective without physical support.