NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A man is being discharged following a vasectomy. Which comment by the client indicates a need for more instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Condom use is needed for 6-12 weeks post-vasectomy until azoospermia is confirmed, not just 2 weeks. Scrotal support, family planning, and hygiene are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent client who just had placement of an external fixation device for long-term stabilization of a fractured tibia. Which interventions should the nurse expect to implement when caring for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Notifying the RN of drainage or pain, performing neurovascular checks, and sterile pin care prevent complications like infection or neurovascular compromise. Tightening pins is not a nursing task, and bed rest is not always required, depending on the care plan.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with left ventricular heart failure. Which one of the following assessments is an early indication of inadequate oxygen transport?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion and restlessness. Neurological changes, including impaired mental status, are early signs of inadequate oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client from the Middle East. The nurse is aware that the client will most likely:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Many Middle Eastern clients prioritize daily prayer, a cultural practice that nurses should accommodate.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the best way to position a client's neck for palpation of the thyroid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flexing the neck toward the side being examined relaxes the sternocleidomastoid muscle, facilitating thyroid palpation. Other positions make access more difficult. Health Promotion and Maintenance