NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult woman has been diagnosed with varicose veins. Which aspect of her history is most likely related to her diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple pregnancies increase intra-abdominal pressure and venous stasis, contributing to varicose veins. Running, normal weight, and sedentary work are less directly related.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discharging a client who is receiving lithium for treatment of a bipolar disorder. It is most important for the nurse to reinforce which instruction to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lithium can cause polyuria and polydipsia due to its effect on renal function. These symptoms may indicate lithium toxicity or diabetes insipidus, which require immediate medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following the delivery of a stillborn infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Bathing, holding, and obtaining mementos support grieving. Naming is a personal choice, and organ donation discussions may be inappropriate at this time.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing diagnosis of 'ineffective airway clearance related to pain' is identified for a client who had open abdominal surgery 2 days ago. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain control is the priority to enable effective coughing and airway clearance.
Question 5 of 5
A female client is admitted for a breast biopsy. She says, tearfully to the nurse, 'If this turns out to be cancer and I have to have my breast removed, my partner will never come near me.' The nurse's best response would be which of these statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is a general lead-in type of response that encourages further discussion without focusing on an area that the nurse, but possibly not the client, feels is a problem.