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.
Question 2 of 5
A young adult patient constantly seeks attention from the nurses, stomping away from the nurses' station and pouting when her requests are refused. Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rewarding non-attention-seeking behaviors with unsolicited attention reinforces positive behavior, reducing the need for negative attention-seeking actions. Consistent staff approaches (contrary to A and
D) and limit-setting without ignoring the patient (
C) are also important, but B directly addresses behavior modification.
Extract:
If a 5½ - month-old infant's immunizations are on schedule, the nurse can assume that the baby has already received:
Question 3 of 5
If a 5½ - month-old infant's immunizations are on schedule, the nurse can assume that the baby has already received:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By 5½ months, infants typically receive two DTP doses (at 2 and 4 months).
Extract:
A patient with cystic fibrosis has an order of aerosol treatment and physiotherapy.
Question 4 of 5
How will you carry out this order?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aerosol treatment loosens secretions, followed by physiotherapy to clear them.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A client complained of nausea, a metallic taste in her mouth, and fine hand tremors 2 hours after her first dose of lithium carbonate (Lithane). What is the nurse's best explanation of these findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These side effects are common and should subside in a few days. Nausea, metallic taste, and fine hand tremors are common side effects that usually subside quickly.