NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Patients with myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis experience:
Question 1 of 5
Patients with myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis experience:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These conditions impair respiratory muscles, increasing the risk of complications.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for an elderly patient with dementia. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A structured routine reduces confusion and promotes safety in dementia. Complex decisions overwhelm, social interactions benefit, and activity supports health.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the healthy use of ego defense mechanisms. An appropriate goal for this client would be
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduce fear and protect self-esteem. Ego defense mechanisms are unconscious proactive barriers that are used to manage instinct and affect in the presence of stressful situations. Healthy reactions are those in which the client admits that they are feeling various emotions.
Extract:
The nurse doing a newborn assessment counts the infant's cord vessel.
Question 4 of 5
In a normal infant there are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: There are three vessels: one vein (carries oxygenated blood to the fetus) and two arteries (return deoxygenated blood to the placenta) in a normal umbilical cord.
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Question 5 of 5
During a home visit, the nurse observes a man who is recovering from a left total hip replacement. Which observation indicates that the client understands his care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding the cane in the right hand (opposite the affected left hip) provides support and balance, indicating proper care understanding. Soft chairs, bending, or crossing legs risk hip dislocation.