NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If a known substance abuser presents to the emergency department with tachycardia and chest pain, what is the most appropriate question for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cocaine is most likely to cause tachycardia and chest pain due to its stimulant effects, making this the most relevant question.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for meeting the needs of an infant with congenital heart disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Responding quickly to crying minimizes stress and oxygen demand in an infant with congenital heart disease.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. Which oxygen delivery method is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Venturi mask delivers precise oxygen concentrations, which is critical for COPD clients to avoid suppressing their hypoxic drive.
Question 4 of 5
The otherwise healthy client who is menopausal tells the nurse that she has been experiencing vaginal itching and burning and increased vaginal infections over the last 2 years. Which statement is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A. Vaginal infections do not predispose a female to vulvar cancer. B. Although vaginal itching may be related to a contact allergy, it is not the best response. C. Acidic secretions would have a low pH value; the pH increases during menopause. D. Decreased estrogen in menopausal women causes thinning of the vaginal mucosa and an increase in pH of vaginal secretions. As a result, the vagina is easily traumatized and more susceptible to infection.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement made by the parents of a toddler best suggests that the child has cystic fibrosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salty perspiration is a hallmark of cystic fibrosis due to defective chloride transport, detectable through a sweat chloride test.