NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nursing assistant voices concern for personal safety when assigned to care for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which information is best for allaying the nursing assistant's fears?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emphasizing that standard precautions, like wearing gloves, effectively prevent HIV transmission reassures the nursing assistant by addressing the primary mode of infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected meningitis. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neck stiffness is a cardinal sign of meningitis, indicating meningeal irritation and requiring urgent medical evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of asthma reports wheezing and shortness of breath. Which medication should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator that quickly relieves acute asthma symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a total hip replacement. Which position should the nurse avoid to prevent dislocation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing the legs after hip replacement increases the risk of dislocation by adducting and rotating the hip joint.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of Crohn's disease reports diarrhea. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dairy products can exacerbate diarrhea in Crohn's disease due to lactose intolerance, so they should be avoided.