NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a closed reduction of a fractured right wrist followed by the application of a fiberglass cast 12 hours ago. Which finding requires the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Client reports prickling sensation in the right hand. A prickling sensation is an indication of compartment syndrome and requires immediate action by the nurse. The other findings are normal for a client in this situation.
Question 2 of 5
The parent of a young adult recently diagnosed as being HIV positive calls the clinic in a panic saying, 'My son just cut himself shaving, and there is blood all over the bathroom. What should I do?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Household bleach effectively disinfects HIV in blood spills, and gloves protect the parent, following standard precautions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected fracture of the radius. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A radius fracture typically causes swelling and deformity at the wrist due to bone disruption. Shoulder pain (
B) suggests a proximal injury, leg numbness (
C) is unrelated, and fever/stiffness (
D) indicate infection or arthritis.
Question 4 of 5
An adult had an open cholecystectomy and has an open wound. The client refuses to look at the area during the dressing change. What is the most likely reason for this behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refusing to look at the wound suggests difficulty accepting a change in body image post-cholecystectomy, a common emotional response.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client with a history of alcoholism. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Complete abstinence is required for alcoholism recovery, including avoiding alcohol-containing products like cough medicines, which could trigger relapse. Diluted drinks (
B) or nonalcoholic beer (
C) risk relapse due to taste cues, and stopping disulfiram prematurely (
D) increases relapse risk.