NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The 17-year-old student visits the high school nurse's office experiencing a sore throat, headache, fever of 101°F (38.3°C), malaise, and abdominal pain. How should the nurse plan to proceed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These symptoms may indicate a serious infection (e.g., mononucleosis, strep throat). Sending the student home with a recommendation to see an HCP ensures proper evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A young woman was referred to the psychiatrist by her family physician because she is fearful of getting into elevators. During the course of therapy, it was discovered that her initial fear was of men and that it had changed to elevators. Which of the following mechanisms is demonstrated by this change?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Displacement involves shifting fear from one object (men) to a less threatening one (elevators), a common defense mechanism.
Question 3 of 5
An elderly man tells the nurse that all his family members mumble when they talk. How should the nurse respond to this statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perceiving speech as mumbling is a common sign of hearing loss in the elderly, warranting a hearing test.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for four pediatric clients who have the skin conditions illustrated. For which client should the nurse expect to administer acyclovir orally?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acyclovir is used for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, which present with grouped vesicles, as likely shown in image B.
Question 5 of 5
A young woman has admitted herself to the psychiatric unit for treatment of Valium addiction. A schedule of drug withdrawal is ordered by the doctor. Which of the following may the nurse expect to see as the Valium dose is decreased?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benzodiazepine withdrawal, such as from Valium, commonly causes tremors and hyperactivity due to central nervous system excitation.