NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An outbreak of hepatitis has occurred at a local factory. Ten factory workers ages 16 to 18 years developed symptoms of hepatitis within 2 days of each other. The source of the illness is determined to be contaminated cafeteria food. The factory occupational health nurse should notify the CDC that which type of hepatitis outbreak likely occurred?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated food, and can cause outbreaks, unlike B, C, or D.
Question 2 of 5
An adult male is being treated for depression. He has been in the hospital for three weeks. Which observation by the nurse is indicative of improvement in his condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Initiating conversation indicates improved social engagement, a sign of recovery from depression.
Question 3 of 5
A young woman has admitted herself to the psychiatric unit for treatment of Valium addiction. A schedule of drug withdrawal is ordered by the doctor. Which of the following may the nurse expect to see as the Valium dose is decreased?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benzodiazepine withdrawal, such as from Valium, commonly causes tremors and hyperactivity due to central nervous system excitation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing an adolescent male diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which specific signs and symptoms should the nurse associate with the gonorrheal infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Gonorrhea typically causes purulent urethral discharge and dysuria/frequency in males, not lesions or rashes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing content prepared by the student nurse, who is planning a presentation on risk reduction for developing ovarian cancer. Which statement should the nurse delete from the student's prepared content?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Nulliparity increases the risk of developing ovarian cancer. B. A high-fat diet increases the risk of developing ovarian cancer. C. The nurse should delete the statement about avoiding oral contraceptives. Using oral contraceptives is associated with a lower ovarian cancer risk if they are used for more than 5 years. D. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing ovarian cancer.