NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman is being treated for severe depression. During the acute phase of her illness, which of these measures should have priority in her care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physical care, such as ensuring nutrition and hygiene, is the priority in severe depression to maintain health when the client cannot.
Question 2 of 5
Following withdrawal from alcohol, a client is to receive disulfiram (Antabuse). The medication is prescribed for which of these purposes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disulfiram causes severe discomfort if alcohol is consumed, acting as a deterrent to help the client abstain from drinking.
Question 3 of 5
The client has been receiving chemotherapy for cancer and has stomatitis. What nursing care is indicated because the client has stomatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Viscous lidocaine mouthwash relieves pain from stomatitis, encouraging eating and improving comfort without irritating the oral mucosa.
Question 4 of 5
A 21-year-old client starts crying during a clinic visit and says to the nurse, "I found a lump in my breast last night; I'm scared I might have cancer!" Which fact should the nurse consider when formulating a response to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Breast cancer is diagnosed most commonly in women older than 50 years. B. A nondiscrete possible mass or thickening has a lower (not higher) index of suspicion for breast cancer. C. Fibroadenomas are the most common benign breast neoplasm and most often occur in women younger than 25 years. D. Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast tissue and is not contagious, and therefore it would not be spread by dormitory living.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a parent skin care for the child diagnosed with impetigo. Which instruction is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily washing with soap and water removes crusts and reduces bacterial load in impetigo, aiding healing.