NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Following withdrawal from alcohol, the client agrees to participate in group therapy sessions for a period before being discharged. Initially, group therapy may have which of these effects on the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Group therapy can initially provoke anxiety as the client confronts addiction issues, before deeper insights or goal-setting occur.
Question 2 of 5
During a home visit to the adolescent just diagnosed with hepatitis A, the nurse provides education to the client and family to prevent the spread of the disease. Which information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Hepatitis A spreads via the fecal-oral route. Hand washing and cleaning the toilet seat reduce transmission risk.
Question 3 of 5
Three days after admission for treatment of Valium addiction, a young woman briefly left the hospital to talk to a visitor. Her psychiatrist has threatened to discharge her for noncompliance with the treatment program. The client seems very despondent, refusing to get out of bed. The evening nurse finds the client crying, 'I've screwed everything up. It's hopeless. It's no use.' In responding to the client, which of the following would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging her sadness and assessing for suicidal ideation addresses her emotional state and ensures safety, given her despondency.
Question 4 of 5
The client being seen in a clinic relates a history of just returning on a flight from El Salvador after going mountain climbing. The client is diagnosed by the HCP as having giardiasis. Which conclusion should the nurse make regarding how the client most likely contracted the infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giardiasis is contracted via contaminated food or water, common in areas with poor sanitation, such as during travel.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of persons in the community about risk factors for cancer. Which of the following is not a risk factor and should not be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unexplained weight gain is not a typical cancer risk factor, unlike bowel changes, swallowing difficulty, or hoarseness, which may indicate malignancy.