NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After the nurse has had several brief conversations with a newly admitted client, the client suddenly says, 'I'm afraid to ride in an elevator; I know it's silly, but I can't help it.' Which of these responses by the nurse would be the best example of acknowledgment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging that the fear feels unreasonable to the client validates her self-awareness without judgment, fostering trust.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing information to the parents about how to obtain a test-tape specimen to determine if their child has pinworms. Place the nurse's instructions in the order that they should be completed for obtaining the specimen.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: B,E,A,D,C
Rationale: The tape test for pinworms involves applying tape to the perianal area in the morning, storing the sample, and repeating the process to confirm diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for four pediatric clients who have the skin conditions illustrated. For which client should the nurse expect to administer acyclovir orally?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acyclovir is used for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, which present with grouped vesicles, as likely shown in image B.
Question 4 of 5
An adult man is being treated for depression and has been taking amitriptyline (Elavil) for three days. His wife says to the nurse, 'I don't think the medicine is doing anything for him. He is still depressed.' What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amitriptyline requires 2-3 weeks to reach therapeutic levels, so no significant improvement is expected after only three days.
Question 5 of 5
Following withdrawal from alcohol, the client agrees to participate in group therapy sessions for a period before being discharged. Initially, group therapy may have which of these effects on the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Group therapy can initially provoke anxiety as the client confronts addiction issues, before deeper insights or goal-setting occur.