NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In attempting to establish a therapeutic relationship with a child who may be autistic, the nurse should expect to encounter which of these problems?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with autism often display unusual or repetitive behaviors, which can appear bizarre, complicating the establishment of a therapeutic relationship.
Question 2 of 5
In evaluating the client with cancer, what best indicates that the nutritional status is adequate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stable weight reflects adequate nutritional intake and absorption, a key indicator of nutritional status in cancer patients.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse is preparing to assess the 14-year-old client who has impetigo on the hands and neck. In reviewing the client's history, the nurse would expect which predisposing factors to be associated with bacterial skin infections?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus and eczema increase the risk of bacterial skin infections like impetigo due to impaired skin barriers and immune responses.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse is assessing the 17-year-old male and observes multiple lesions on both upper arms. Some of these lesions are covered with a honey-colored crust. Based on this assessment, which skin condition should the nurse consider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Honey-colored crusts are characteristic of impetigo, a bacterial skin infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the adolescent client being admitted with newly diagnosed active TB secondary to AIDS. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active TB requires airborne precautions to prevent transmission, especially in an immunocompromised patient with AIDS.