NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult is receiving nasal oxygen at 6 L/min. The client asks the nurse why the oxygen is humidified. What should the nurse include when responding to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Humidification prevents nasal mucosal drying and discomfort at higher oxygen flow rates like 6 L/min, not fire prevention, concentration increase, or bacterial reduction.
Question 2 of 5
A victim of domestic violence tells the batterer she needs a little time away. How would the nurse expect that the batterer might respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: With fear of rejection causing increased rage toward the victim. Fear of abandonment often escalates abusive behavior.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has assigned a nursing assistant to give the client a bath. Which observation reported by the nursing assistant requires immediate attention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A non-blanching red area on the hip suggests a pressure injury, requiring immediate nursing intervention to prevent progression.
Question 4 of 5
What should be included in the care plan of a client who has myxedema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myxedema (severe hypothyroidism) causes fatigue; frequent rest periods conserve energy. Deep breathing, cool environments, or high-calorie snacks are not prioritized.
Question 5 of 5
A client hospitalized with mania is racing wildly about the unit trying to organize the other clients into a game of Ping-Pong. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking the client for a walk redirects energy safely and reduces stimulation. Art therapy may not engage, continuing the activity risks escalation, and video exercises lack supervision.