NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient with pain and paresis of the left leg is scheduled for an electromyography.
Question 1 of 5
Before the test, the nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Electromyography involves needle insertion into muscles to assess electrical activity, requiring patient education.
Extract:
The most sensitive and easily quantifiable measure of circulatory status in a child is
Question 2 of 5
The most sensitive and easily quantifiable measure of circulatory status in a child is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Capillary refill time is a quick, sensitive indicator of perfusion in children.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus. An antibiotic is prescribed. Which question is it essential for the nurse to ask the client before administering the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Streptococcal infections are commonly treated with penicillin or related antibiotics. Asking about penicillin allergies is critical to prevent anaphylaxis. Sulfa, vitamins, or alcohol are less relevant.
Extract:
To evaluate possible laryngeal nerve injury following a thyroidectomy, the nurse on an hourly basis should:
Question 4 of 5
Ask the patient to speak.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If the laryngeal nerves are injured bilaterally during surgery, the vocal cords will tighten, interfering with speech. If one cord is affected, hoarseness develops. This can be evaluated simply by having the patient speak every hour.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A 38-year-old woman, mother of two, has a mastectomy for breast cancer. When she returns to the physician's office a month later for a routine check-up, the nurse asks the client how she has been. Which of the following responses, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates that the client is experiencing a normal reaction to the surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One month post-mastectomy, emotional responses like difficulty coping and frequent crying are normal as the client processes grief and body image changes. Helping family (
A) or returning to work (
D) suggest advanced coping stages premature at this point, and social withdrawal (
C) indicates an abnormal reaction.