NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman has just started receiving external radiation therapy. When the nurse enters the client's room, she notes that the client is scrubbing the area vigorously with soap and water. When asked about her actions, the woman replies that she is trying to get rid of the ugly purple marks. What is the best action for the nurse at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiation marks guide precise targeting; explaining their necessity prevents removal and ensures effective treatment.
Extract:
A newly diagnosed HIV patient is in your care. The patient has a positive PPD result of 5 mm induration and a normal CXR.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following represents preferred treatment of this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: INH with pyridoxine is the standard treatment for latent TB in HIV patients with a positive PPD.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which statement describes factors that help build personal power in an organization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Networking, mentoring, and coalition building are positive uses of personal power to meet goals.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which of the following would be most effective in removing respiratory secretions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing oral fluid intake to 3000 cc per day. Secretion removal is enhanced with adequate hydration, which thins and liquefies secretions.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following terms refers to soft-tissue injury caused by blunt force?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A contusion is a soft-tissue injury from blunt force, causing swelling and discoloration without breaking the skin. Strains and sprains involve ligaments or muscles, and dislocation affects joints. Physiological Adaptation