NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In a client who's predisposed to bipolar disorder, a bipolar episode might be triggered by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism might trigger a bipolar episode in a client predisposed to bipolar disorder. Episodes aren't known to be triggered by hyperglycemia, hypertension, or antiseizure medications.
Extract:
A newly diagnosed HIV patient is in your care. The patient has a positive PPD result of 5 mm induration and a normal CXR.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following represents preferred treatment of this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: INH with pyridoxine is the standard treatment for latent TB in HIV patients with a positive PPD.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a person who is admitted with progressive amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). What nursing care measure should the nurse expect to be ordered for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ALS causes respiratory muscle weakness; chest PT helps clear secretions, preventing pneumonia. Dressings, fluids, or catheters are not primary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting a community health education session on influenza prevention. Which of the following recommendations should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent handwashing reduces influenza transmission by removing viruses from surfaces. Vaccination is critical for all ages, masks are beneficial, and fluid intake supports health, not prevention.
Question 5 of 5
An infant had a repair of a myelomeningocele two days ago. Which assessment is most important to detect a problem commonly seen following myelomeningocele repair?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrocephalus is a common complication post-myelomeningocele repair due to altered cerebrospinal fluid flow; measuring head circumference detects this by identifying increased intracranial pressure.