NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly client denies that abuse is occurring. Which of the following factors could be a barrier for the client to admit being a victim?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fear of reprisal or further violence is a common barrier preventing elderly clients from reporting abuse, due to dependency on the abuser or fear of consequences. The other options are less relevant. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 2 of 5
A 15-year-old client presents at the clinic with fatigue, a severe sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. A monospot test is positive. What instructions will be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infectious mononucleosis, indicated by a positive monospot test, is viral, requiring rest and nutrition for recovery, not antibiotics or isolation for blisters.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 11-year-old patient being treated for a fractured right femur with balanced suspension traction with a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment. The nurse notes that the patient's left leg is externally rotated. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A trochanter roll placed on the outer aspect of the thigh holds the hip in a neutral position and prevents external rotation, maintaining proper leg alignment. Resistive exercises or active movement (choices B and
C) do not address alignment, and instructing the patient (choice
D) is ineffective without physical support.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client denies that abuse is occurring. Which of the following factors could be a barrier for the client to admit being a victim?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fear of reprisal or further violence is a common barrier preventing elderly clients from reporting abuse, due to dependency on the abuser or fear of consequences. The other options are less relevant. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
The physician orders a paracentesis for a patient with ascites.
Question 5 of 5
Before the procedure, the nurse should instruct the patient to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Emptying the bladder prevents injury during paracentesis needle insertion.