NCLEX Questions, PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions, NCLEX-PN Questions, Nurselytic

Questions 164

NCLEX-PN

Home > NCLEX-PN > PN NCLEX Practice Exam
NCLEX-PN Test Bank

PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

An adult is admitted to the long-term care facility. She had a cerebrovascular accident and no longer needs acute care. The client has left side hemiplegia. Because of the type of deficit the client has, the nurse knows that this woman is at increased risk for which of the following?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Left hemiplegia from a right brain CVA increases risk for visual-spatial deficits, as the right hemisphere processes spatial awareness, unlike speech (left hemisphere), behavior, or hearing.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is reinforcing teaching about infant safety to a class of expectant parents. Which statement by a participant indicates a need for further instruction?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Placing a teddy bear in the crib (
D) increases suffocation risk, requiring further teaching. Pacifiers (
A), sleep sacks (
B), and firm mattresses (
C) are safe.

Question 3 of 5

The home health nurse is providing long-term care to several clients. Which are examples of inappropriately crossing professional boundaries? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,D,E

Rationale: Accepting expensive gifts (
A), soliciting investments (
D), and socializing with alcohol (E) violate professional boundaries. Offering to pray (
B) is acceptable if client-initiated, and a sympathy card (
C) is appropriate.

Question 4 of 5

A 24-year-old female client is prescribed isotretinoin for severe cystic acne. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to reinforce?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Isotretinoin is highly teratogenic, so using two forms of contraception (
D) is critical to prevent pregnancy. Sunscreen (
C) is important for photosensitivity, but contraception is the priority.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy who has an order to begin oral intake. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the client's risk for aspiration?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Thickened liquids (
D) reduce aspiration risk by slowing transit. Inflating the cuff (
A) is not always necessary, straws (
B) may increase risk, and tilting the head back (
C) worsens aspiration.

Similar Questions

The nurse is assessing a client's emotional state and coping strategies. Evidence of which behavior is of most concern to the nurse?
The nurse is observing a staff member talking with the parent of a pediatric client. The parent is crying and states, 'I do not know what to do about this situation with my child.' The staff member responds, 'I am sure you will do the right thing.' The nurse should recognize that the staff member's response
A client with a history of increased intracranial pressure is admitted to the hospital for severe headaches. The client suddenly vomits and states, 'That's weird, I didn't even feel nauseated.' Which action should the nurse take next?
The nurse is caring for a client who had a forceps-assisted vaginal birth and is reporting severe vaginal pain and fullness. The nurse notes the fundus is firm and midline with a scant amount of lochia rubra. The client is most likely experiencing
A non-stress test has been ordered for a pregnant client with diabetes mellitus. Non-stress testing is a part of the diabetic's prenatal care because:

Access More Questions!

NCLEX PN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX PN Premium

$150/ 90 days