NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young adult male has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. Which of these statements by this client would need to be explored by the nurse to clarify his understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 3 is the most extensive involvement of cancer with any type, indicating a need to clarify the client's misunderstanding.
Question 2 of 5
A teenage client is admitted to the hospital because of acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Overdoses of acetaminophen can precipitate life-threatening abnormalities in which of the following organs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver, and overdose can cause severe liver damage or failure. The other organs are not primarily affected by acetaminophen overdose. Pharmacological Therapies
Question 3 of 5
While assessing a client with AIDS, the nurse notes a reddish-purple discoloration on the client's eyelid. This finding is most consistent with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kaposi's sarcoma, common in AIDS, presents as reddish-purple lesions, including on the eyelid. Other conditions affect the retina or eyelid structure differently.
Question 4 of 5
A 16 year-old boy is admitted for Ewing's sarcoma of the tibia. In discussing his care with the parents, the nurse understands that the initial treatment most often includes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: radiation and chemotherapy. The initial treatment of choice for Ewing's sarcoma is a combination of radiation and chemotherapy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected anaphylaxis. Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing and stridor indicate airway obstruction in anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate intervention (e.g., epinephrine). Rash (
A), itching (
C), and nausea (
D) are less urgent but still require monitoring.