NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
A 14-year-old patient with a diagnosis of gonorrhea requested you not to tell her parents about the disease.
Question 1 of 5
How will you respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confidentiality is maintained for minors in sensitive diagnoses like STIs, unless there's a legal requirement to disclose.
Extract:
A Registered Nurse is working in a medical unit. Due to an exceptionally busy morning, the nursing supervisor has decided to send an LPN to help out.
Question 2 of 5
As a team leader, which of the following patients will be assigned to the LPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient with a fractured tibia on Buck's traction is the most stable and has predictable care needs, suitable for assignment to an LPN.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A client complains of pain and itching from herpes zoster. Which of the following provides temporary relief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blowing cool air can soothe the pain and itching of herpes zoster by reducing skin irritation without exacerbating the condition.
Extract:
Which of the following shouldn't be considered when assessing an elderly patient?
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following shouldn't be considered when assessing an elderly patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assuming all elderly patients need loud speech stereotypes and may miss nuanced hearing issues.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following flow rates is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (1–2 L/min via nasal cannula) is appropriate for COPD to maintain oxygenation without suppressing the hypoxic drive. Higher flows (B, C,
D) risk CO2 retention in COPD patients.