NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult who recently had an amputation has an above-the-knee prosthesis. Which nursing action will do the most to help the client adjust to the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing self-management fosters independence and confidence with the prosthesis, promoting adjustment.
Question 2 of 5
The practical nurse is caring for a 48-year-old executive on the cardiac unit who has just been diagnosed with primary hypertension. Which teaching strategy would be most effective to reinforce prior teaching from the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active participation in meal selection reinforces learning and promotes adherence to a low-sodium diet.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 1-year-old client recently diagnosed with failure to thrive. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Assessing parenting, observing feedings, monitoring growth, and reviewing intake identify causes of failure to thrive. Nasogastric tubes are not initially indicated.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with a female client about collecting a clean-catch urine specimen. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Avoiding contamination, proper cleansing, and spreading the labia are critical for a clean-catch specimen. The lid should be placed sterile side up, and the container should be positioned midstream.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following signs is highly suggestive of impaired hearing in an infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence of babbling by 7 months is a red flag for hearing impairment, as infants typically begin vocalizing in response to sounds. Other signs are less specific to hearing.