NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman has been recently diagnosed with systemic lupus and shares with the nurse, 'I am thinking about getting pregnant, but I don't know how I will be able to tolerate a pregnancy since I have lupus.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) increases maternal morbidity and mortality during pregnancy, and active disease can exacerbate complications. Pregnancy is safest when SLE is in remission for at least 5–6 months prior to conception. Asking about remission status assesses the client’s disease activity, which is critical for planning a safe pregnancy.
Choice A is inaccurate, as SLE symptoms may worsen; choice C is false, as gestation length is unaffected; and choice D is incorrect, as conception is recommended after 2 years of stable disease.
Extract:
The nurse notes that a patient exhibit the characteristic gait associated with Parkinson's disease.
Question 2 of 5
When recording on the patient's chart, the nurse should describe this gait as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parkinson's disease causes a shuffling gait due to bradykinesia and rigidity.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A 15-year-old client has just been diagnosed as having infectious mononucleosis. He asks how he contracted the disease. Which action reported in his history is most likely related to developing infectious mononucleosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infectious mononucleosis is spread via saliva; sharing water bottles is a likely transmission route, unlike hats, nail injuries, or shellfish.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a child who has recently been diagnosed with asthma ask the nurse to explain the condition to them. The best response is 'Asthma causes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: the airway to become narrow and obstructs airflow. Asthma is defined as airway obstruction or a narrowing that is characterized by bronchial irritability after exposure to various stimuli.
Question 5 of 5
A 55-year-old woman is recovering from a bowel resection. She is receiving epidural analgesia. She lived by herself right up until admission and has no cognitive deficits. All of the following interventions will reduce the risk of client falls. Which would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the bed low and call bell accessible promotes safety and independence, most appropriate for a cognitively intact client.