NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult says to the nurse, 'The doctor said I have a carcinoma, and my friend has a sarcoma. What is the difference?' What should the nurse include in the response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carcinomas arise from epithelial tissues (e.g., GI tract, breast), while sarcomas originate from connective tissues (e.g., bone), accurately distinguishing their tissue origins.
Question 2 of 5
A woman is being treated for severe depression. During the acute phase of her illness, which of these measures should have priority in her care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physical care, such as ensuring nutrition and hygiene, is the priority in severe depression to maintain health when the client cannot.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in a retirement home has noticed that Mr. A. and Ms. C. have been holding hands frequently. One day, the nurse enters Mr. A.'s room and finds Mr. A. and Ms. C. having sexual intercourse. Both residents are alert and oriented. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both residents are alert and oriented, indicating consensual activity; leaving and closing the door respects their privacy and autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse is preparing to assess the 14-year-old client who has impetigo on the hands and neck. In reviewing the client's history, the nurse would expect which predisposing factors to be associated with bacterial skin infections?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus and eczema increase the risk of bacterial skin infections like impetigo due to impaired skin barriers and immune responses.
Question 5 of 5
A young woman is admitted for the first time with a diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia and is receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine) daily. She is to go home for a weekend pass. What is the most important instruction to give her relative to her medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlorpromazine causes photosensitivity and interacts dangerously with alcohol, necessitating sunscreen use and alcohol avoidance.