NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The 45-year-old diagnosed with HIV presents to the clinic requesting to receive herpes zoster vaccine live. Which statement by the nurse is accurate concerning administration of zoster vaccine live to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. Zoster vaccine live (Zostavax) is indicated for clients starting at age 55; the client is 45. B. Since the client is immunocompromised from HIV infection, the live vaccine would be contraindicated. C. Zostavax is not given to children. D. Zostavax is used in the prevention of shingles, not chicken pox. Shingles occurs in individuals who already have had chicken pox. The virus associated with chicken pox lies dormant inside the nerve cell and can be reactivated later in life.
Question 2 of 5
When monitoring the treatment response of a client with diabetes insipidus, which component of the urinalysis is most important for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus causes dilute urine with low specific gravity. Monitoring specific gravity assesses treatment effectiveness in restoring normal urine concentration.
Question 3 of 5
When developing the care plan of a client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube for gastric decompression, which nursing order should be modified because it is considered unsafe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liberal fluid intake is unsafe for a client with an NG tube for decompression, as it may increase gastric contents and risk aspiration.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of seizures. Which observation indicates the client is experiencing an aura?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a sensory warning, such as a strange smell, that precedes a seizure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diverticulitis. Which dietary instruction is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Foods with seeds or nuts can irritate diverticula, increasing the risk of flare-ups.