NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly woman is admitted to the hospital with a productive cough, progressive forgetfulness, an inability to concentrate, and disinterest in her personal hygiene. What should be of greatest priority as the nurse assesses this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A productive cough is a priority as it may indicate a respiratory infection, which can be life-threatening in the elderly, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse is teaching the parent of the 3-year-old with rubella. Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubella is communicable 7 days before to 5 days after the rash. It is often asymptomatic, and complications are rare, but it poses a significant risk of congenital rubella syndrome in pregnant women.
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
The nurse completes teaching about doxycycline to the adolescent diagnosed with Lyme disease. The nurse recognizes the need for further education when the client makes which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lyme disease is not contagious, but tanning can increase photosensitivity, a side effect of doxycycline, risking skin damage.
Question 5 of 5
Two nights after admission for alcohol withdrawal, the client runs out of her room. She is confused and disoriented and says, 'Let me out of here. Bugs are crawling all over that room.' The nurse should take which of these actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal indicate delirium tremens, requiring immediate medical attention and supervision for safety.