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
After the nurse has had several brief conversations with a newly admitted client, the client suddenly says, 'I'm afraid to ride in an elevator; I know it's silly, but I can't help it.' Which of these responses by the nurse would be the best example of acknowledgment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging that the fear feels unreasonable to the client validates her self-awareness without judgment, fostering trust.
Question 3 of 5
A homeless woman is admitted to the hospital. When she is admitted, she is asked to keep her possessions in a locker that is in her room. She insists on removing several articles to carry around with her. Following nursing interventions, she continues to carry most of her possessions around with her. The nurse should make which of these interpretations of this behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carrying possessions helps maintain a sense of identity and security, critical for someone who has lost stability.
Question 4 of 5
A woman who has had surgery for colon cancer asks the nurse why the doctor has her come back for a blood test called CEA. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) is a tumor marker; low levels post-surgery suggest no recurrence of colon cancer, explaining the test's purpose.
Question 5 of 5
The client being seen in a clinic relates a history of just returning on a flight from El Salvador after going mountain climbing. The client is diagnosed by the HCP as having giardiasis. Which conclusion should the nurse make regarding how the client most likely contracted the infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giardiasis is contracted via contaminated food or water, common in areas with poor sanitation, such as during travel.