NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a school health clinic is reinforcing teaching for the parent of a young client with pediculosis capitis. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laundering clothing, sheets, and towels in hot water effectively kills lice and nits, indicating understanding. Dishwashing utensils is irrelevant, spraying insecticide is unnecessary, and discarding toys is excessive if they can be sealed or washed.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing instructions related to antibiotic eye drop administration to the parent of a 5-year-old with bacterial conjunctivitis. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand washing before and after eye drop administration is most important to prevent infection spread in bacterial conjunctivitis. Discarding tissues , lying down , and using compresses are supportive but secondary to infection control.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with myasthenia gravis is reviewing the nursing care plan. Which is recognized as the priority nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with myasthenia gravis have problems with the muscular activity of breathing. Answers A, B, and D are not the priority, so they are wrong.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in a clinic is caring for an 8-month-old client with a new diagnosis of bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the parent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For bronchiolitis due to RSV, saline drops and bulb syringe suctioning help clear nasal passages, improving breathing. Cough suppressants and antihistamines are not recommended as they may suppress necessary cough or cause sedation. Prophylactic treatment is not standard for family members unless immunocompromised, and breastfeeding should continue to provide antibodies.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse would teach a client with Raynaud's phenomenon that, after smoking cessation, it is most important to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoid caffeine. Caffeine can trigger vasoconstriction, exacerbating Raynaud's phenomenon symptoms, making it a priority after smoking cessation.