NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Immediately following an acute battering incident in a violent relationship, the batterer may respond to the partner's injuries by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Minimizing the episode and underestimating the victim's injuries. Batterers often use denial to downplay the severity of their actions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with osteoporosis who is being discharged on alendronate (Fosamax). Which statement would indicate effective teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is required to prevent esophageal problems. The medication should be taken in the morning before food or other medications with water, making answers A and C incorrect choices. It should also be taken as ordered, which makes answer D incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A client is seen in the clinic and determined to have a hydatidiform mole. Which diagnostic test can confirm the diagnosis of a hydatidiform mole?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ultrasound is the primary diagnostic tool for confirming a hydatidiform mole, showing a characteristic 'snowstorm' pattern. Elevated human chorionic gonadotropin supports the diagnosis but is not confirmatory alone.
Question 4 of 5
An RN from the women's health clinic is temporarily reassigned to a medical-surgical unit. Which of these client assignments would be most appropriate for this nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This client is the most stable, requires basic safety measures and has a predictable outcome.
Question 5 of 5
A client with osteoporosis has been advised to increase the amount of calcium in her diet. Which food provides the most calcium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An 8-ounce glass of milk provides ~300 mg of calcium, more than cheese (B, ~200 mg/oz), broccoli (C, ~20 mg/half cup), or salmon (D, ~180 mg/4 oz).