NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman who has had surgery for colon cancer asks the nurse why the doctor has her come back for a blood test called CEA. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) is a tumor marker; low levels post-surgery suggest no recurrence of colon cancer, explaining the test's purpose.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in a retirement home has noticed that Mr. A. and Ms. C. have been holding hands frequently. One day, the nurse enters Mr. A.'s room and finds Mr. A. and Ms. C. having sexual intercourse. Both residents are alert and oriented. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both residents are alert and oriented, indicating consensual activity; leaving and closing the door respects their privacy and autonomy.
Question 3 of 5
The morning after admission for withdrawal from alcohol, a client is restless, tremulous, and somewhat agitated. The nurse should take which of these actions at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Close observation monitors for worsening withdrawal symptoms, ensuring timely intervention without unnecessary measures like restraints.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing an adolescent male diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which specific signs and symptoms should the nurse associate with the gonorrheal infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Gonorrhea typically causes purulent urethral discharge and dysuria/frequency in males, not lesions or rashes.
Question 5 of 5
A 40-year-old man is admitted to the psychiatric unit for treatment of anxiety neurosis. For several weeks, he has had increasingly frequent periods of palpitations, sweating, chest pain, and choking. His nursing diagnosis is 'severe anxiety, stressor unidentified.' Which of these measures is appropriate during the client's attacks?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing support and safety during anxiety attacks helps reduce distress and ensures the client feels secure.