NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A man who is severely depressed following the death of his wife sits in the dayroom for hours at a time, not speaking to anyone and showing no interest in unit activities. He does not answer when spoken to. Which action should the nurse take to help him at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brief, non-demanding interactions show presence and support, respecting his depression without forcing engagement.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the ED plans to assess three children: a 5-year-old with measles (rubeola), a 2-year-old with roseola, and a 6-year-old with rubella. Based on the severity of the infection, which child should the nurse plan to assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubeola has a higher risk of severe complications (e.g., pneumonia, encephalitis) compared to roseola or rubella, which are generally milder.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse is teaching the parent of the 3-year-old with rubella. Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubella is communicable 7 days before to 5 days after the rash. It is often asymptomatic, and complications are rare, but it poses a significant risk of congenital rubella syndrome in pregnant women.
Question 4 of 5
The family of an elderly client asks why their father puts so much salt on his food. The nurse should include which information in the response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging often dulls taste buds, particularly for salt, leading elderly individuals to overuse salt to enhance flavor.
Question 5 of 5
During a home visit to the adolescent just diagnosed with hepatitis A, the nurse provides education to the client and family to prevent the spread of the disease. Which information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Hepatitis A spreads via the fecal-oral route. Hand washing and cleaning the toilet seat reduce transmission risk.