NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Flaccid:
Question 1 of 5
Flaccid:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flaccid refers to weak, limp muscles without tone.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
An adult who is receiving cancer chemotherapy asks the nurse if her fatigue has anything to do with the chemotherapy. What should the nurse include when responding to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes anemia by reducing red blood cells, leading to fatigue, a common side effect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new ileostomy about stoma care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning the peristomal skin with mild soap and water prevents irritation and maintains skin integrity. Daily pouch changes (
B) are unnecessary (typically every 3–7 days), adhesive removers (
C) are for pouch removal, and bleeding (
D) is abnormal and requires evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy. A visitor yells at the nurse saying there is a fire burning in the wastebasket on the other side of the room. What should the nurse do initially?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxygen fuels fires; turning it off and removing the client from the room prioritizes safety. Seeking help or using an extinguisher delays evacuation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following organs of the digestive system has a primary function of absorption?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption due to its large surface area. The other organs have different primary functions, like digestion or storage. Physiological Adaptation