NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is admitted for a neurological workup and is scheduled for a spinal tap. When preparing the client for the procedure, the nurse should position the client in which position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The lateral position with knees to chest maximizes spinal flexion, opening vertebral spaces for safe lumbar puncture needle insertion.
Question 2 of 5
An adult who has Bell's palsy says to the nurse, 'Will I always look this weird?' How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bell's palsy often resolves completely within weeks to months, so reassuring the client of potential full recovery is accurate and supportive.
Question 3 of 5
Ashley and her boyfriend Chris, both 19 years old, are transported to the Emergency Department after being involved in a motorcycle accident. Chris is badly hurt, but Ashley has no apparent injuries, though she appears confused and has trouble focusing on what is going on around her. She complains of dizziness and nausea. Her pulse is rapid, and she is hyperventilating. The nurse should assess Ashley's level of anxiety as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ashley's symptoms, including confusion, dizziness, nausea, rapid pulse, and hyperventilation, indicate severe anxiety, characterized by somatic symptoms and impaired problem-solving. Mild or moderate anxiety would present with less intense symptoms, and panic would involve loss of reality. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 4 of 5
A client with end-stage renal disease received a renal transplant 2 weeks ago. Which of the following is an early sign of rejection of the transplant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early signs of renal transplant rejection include tenderness over the graft site, fever, and decreased urine output due to impaired kidney function. Increased urinary output is not associated with rejection, and while hypertension may occur, it is not a specific early sign.
Extract:
A patient is getting discharged from a long term facility. The patient has a history of severe COPD and PVD. The patient is primarily concerned about their ability to breathe easily.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would be the best instruction for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep breathing techniques improve oxygenation, critical for COPD patients.