NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young woman has admitted herself to the psychiatric unit for treatment of Valium addiction. A schedule of drug withdrawal is ordered by the doctor. Which of the following may the nurse expect to see as the Valium dose is decreased?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benzodiazepine withdrawal, such as from Valium, commonly causes tremors and hyperactivity due to central nervous system excitation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the ED plans to assess three children: a 5-year-old with measles (rubeola), a 2-year-old with roseola, and a 6-year-old with rubella. Based on the severity of the infection, which child should the nurse plan to assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubeola has a higher risk of severe complications (e.g., pneumonia, encephalitis) compared to roseola or rubella, which are generally milder.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing content prepared by the student nurse, who is planning a presentation on risk reduction for developing ovarian cancer. Which statement should the nurse delete from the student's prepared content?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Nulliparity increases the risk of developing ovarian cancer. B. A high-fat diet increases the risk of developing ovarian cancer. C. The nurse should delete the statement about avoiding oral contraceptives. Using oral contraceptives is associated with a lower ovarian cancer risk if they are used for more than 5 years. D. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Question 4 of 5
During a home visit to the adolescent just diagnosed with hepatitis A, the nurse provides education to the client and family to prevent the spread of the disease. Which information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Hepatitis A spreads via the fecal-oral route. Hand washing and cleaning the toilet seat reduce transmission risk.
Question 5 of 5
An adult client with newly diagnosed cancer says, 'I'm really afraid of dying. Who's going to take care of my children?' What is the best initial response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An empathetic response acknowledging the client's fear opens communication, validating emotions without dismissing concerns or making assumptions.