NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Besides acute glomerulonephritis, a sequela of Streptococcus infection would be:
Question 1 of 5
Nephritic syndrome
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease involving the joints, heart, CNS, and subcutaneous tissue, believed to be an autoimmune process triggered by Streptococcus infection.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client with moderate pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a poor candidate for regional anesthesia during labor and delivery. If she were to receive this form of anesthesia, she might experience:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a client with PIH, uteroplacental perfusion may be inadequate and gas exchange may be poor. Regional anesthesia increases the risk of hypotension resulting from sympathetic blockade, possibly causing fetal and maternal hypoxia. Hypertension, seizures, and renal toxicity aren't associated with regional anesthesia.
Question 3 of 5
What significant event occurs in the orientation phase of a nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying transference phenomena, where clients project feelings onto the nurse, is key in the orientation phase to establish a therapeutic relationship. The other events are less specific to this phase. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 4 of 5
An adult who is receiving cancer chemotherapy asks the nurse if her fatigue has anything to do with the chemotherapy. What should the nurse include when responding to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes anemia by reducing red blood cells, leading to fatigue, a common side effect.
Extract:
A 13-year-old female patient went to the clinic and asked for contraceptive pills. Following her visit the nurse received a phone inquiry from the patient's mother regarding the visit.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse's most appropriate statement is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confidentiality protects the minor's privacy, and this response upholds that principle.