NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An 82-year-old woman who has Alzheimer's disease is admitted to the acute care unit. She frequently gets out of bed and wanders in the hall, unable to find her way back to her room. She even gets in the beds of other clients. What nursing action is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A familiar picture on the door helps the Alzheimer's client recognize her room, reducing wandering safely. Restraints, roommate monitoring, or punishment are inappropriate or ineffective.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on an 8 month-old who is sitting contentedly on his mother's lap. Which of the following should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultate heart and lungs. Performing this during a quiet moment ensures clear sound detection.
Question 3 of 5
A client is sent to the psychiatric unit for forensic evaluation after he is accused of arson. His tentative diagnosis is antisocial personality disorder. In reviewing the client's record, the nurse could expect to find:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder is associated with a history of cruelty to animals , reflecting disregard for others. Consistent employment and remorse are unlikely. Intelligence is typically average or above.
Extract:
A diet rich in calcium over a lifetime will decrease the risk of
Question 4 of 5
Heart disease
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A diet rich in calcium over a lifetime will decrease the risk of osteoporosis by strengthening bones.
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Question 5 of 5
Because the client is thought to have Cushing's syndrome, the nurse should assess the client for the presence of which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome causes hyperglycemia, easy bruising, immunosuppression, and fluid retention due to excess cortisol. Hypertension, not low blood pressure, and acne are common, but pitting is not specific.