NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is receiving external radiation therapy. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about care of the skin at the radiation site?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding washing the radiated skin prevents irritation and damage to the sensitive area. Dressings, showers, or ice may exacerbate skin breakdown.
Question 2 of 5
When death is imminent, the nurse observes the client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respiration, with alternating deep and shallow breathing and apnea, is a common sign of impending death, often linked to cardiac failure. The other signs are less specific. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
The patient weighed 210 pounds on admission to the hospital. After 2 days of diuretic therapy the patient weighs 205.5 pounds.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse could estimate that the amount of fluid the patients has lost is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1 pound equals approximately 0.5 L; a 4.5-pound loss equates to about 2 L of fluid.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients who will be undergoing diagnostic tests. Which client must the nurse ask about allergies to shellfish? An adult who is scheduled for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shellfish allergies may indicate iodine sensitivity, critical for contrast dye used in CT scans, unlike MRI, EEG, or sleep studies.
Question 5 of 5
A 35-year-old woman with three children is seen in the emergency room for a broken arm and facial lacerations. This is the third emergency room visit in the last three months for injuries. Each time, she tells the staff that she fell. This time, she confides to the LPN/LVN that 'my husband accidentally pushed me.' What should the LPN/LVN do with this information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suspected domestic violence requires reporting to the charge nurse for referral to social services or abuse resources, ensuring proper support. Questioning, legal referrals, or rights discussions are less appropriate initially.