NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A hospitalized client diagnosed with cancer has a sealed source of radiation inserted into the vagina. Which information is most important for the charge nurse to obtain to ensure the safety of the nurse assigned to care for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy contraindicates caring for clients with internal radiation due to fetal risk, making this the most critical information.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which action maintains the sterile field?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Opening the sterile kit away from the body prevents contamination of the sterile field.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of angina is prescribed nitroglycerin tablets. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking up to three doses 5 minutes apart is the correct protocol for persistent chest pain.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which instruction is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding food 2–3 hours before bedtime reduces reflux by allowing gastric emptying.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding provides the best evidence that a client with a long history of smoking is experiencing respiratory difficulty?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pulse oximeter reading of 85% indicates low oxygen saturation, a direct sign of respiratory difficulty in a smoker.