NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In assessing the healing of a client's wound during a home visit, which of the following is the best indicator of good healing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reddened tissue. Redness indicates granulation tissue formation, a sign of healing.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an assigned team of clients. Which client is the priority for the nurse at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An aura (
C) indicates an impending seizure, requiring immediate intervention to ensure safety. Guillain-Barré (
A), multiple sclerosis (
B), and fibromyalgia (
D) are less acute at this moment.
Question 3 of 5
A postoperative client is having difficulty voiding. Palpation of the bladder indicates that the bladder is full. What should the nurse do initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pouring water over the perineum stimulates the micturition reflex, aiding voiding non-invasively. Catheterization, breathing, or pain medication are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to a group of arthritic clients. To minimize the side effects, the nurse should emphasize which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking the medication 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Taking the medication 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals will result in a more rapid effect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has reinforced teaching with a client with newly diagnosed polycythemia vera. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron supplements (
A) can worsen polycythemia vera by increasing red blood cell production, requiring follow-up. Increased fluids (
B), phlebotomy (
C), and aspirin (
D) are appropriate.