NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of celiac disease about dietary restrictions. Which food should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheat bread contains gluten, which must be avoided in celiac disease to prevent intestinal damage.
Question 2 of 5
A maintenance worker in a health agency comes to a nurse after receiving a minor finger burn. Which first-aid measure is correct for the nurse to complete for the client in this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immersing a minor burn in cool (not cold) water for 10-15 minutes reduces tissue damage and pain, making it the most appropriate first-aid measure.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is receiving chemotherapy. Which assessment finding indicates a need for immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fever of 102°F in a chemotherapy client suggests possible neutropenic sepsis, a life-threatening infection requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching a postmenopausal client about breast self-examination, which instruction by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing breast self-examination on the first day of the month provides a consistent schedule for postmenopausal women, as hormonal fluctuations no longer affect breast tissue.
Question 5 of 5
When providing discharge instructions to a client receiving warfarin sodium (Coumadin), the nurse teaches the importance of regular monitoring for which laboratory value?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant monitored by INR, which measures the prothrombin time and ensures therapeutic anticoagulation levels to prevent clotting or bleeding.