NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman who has been hospitalized for several days says she is having trouble getting to sleep. What is the best initial nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A back rub promotes relaxation non-pharmacologically, addressing insomnia safely. Asking about worries, giving sedatives, or notifying the physician are less immediate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a support group for partners of military veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse explains that most clients with PTSD experience which symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PTSD is characterized by reliving traumatic events and detachment (avoidance). Other options describe different disorders.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has just completed a dressing change on an elderly client who is allowed bathroom privileges. Which action is most essential for the nurse to take before leaving the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand washing prevents infection transmission post-dressing change, a critical step. Lowering the bed, toileting, or pain assessment are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client with a brain tumor who has a new prescription for levetiracetam. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant used to prevent seizures, a common complication in brain tumor patients.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is measuring the uterine fundal height of a client at 36 weeks gestation lying in a supine position. The client suddenly reports dizziness, and the nurse observes pallor and damp, cool skin. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Symptoms suggest supine hypotensive syndrome; turning the client to a lateral position relieves uterine pressure on the vena cava, improving blood flow.