NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The adolescent diagnosed with hepatitis is reporting pruritus. Which therapy should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cool, moist compresses relieve pruritus in hepatitis by soothing the skin without causing irritation.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching and preparing a client for a bone marrow biopsy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining a signed consent form is essential to ensure the client understands and agrees to the bone marrow biopsy procedure.
Question 3 of 5
An adult woman is admitted to the detoxification unit for alcohol withdrawal. Her husband tells the nurse that he is fed up. Either she gets treatment or he is leaving her. Two days later, the woman develops delirium tremens. At this time, which of these nursing diagnoses should be given priority in caring for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Delirium tremens increases impulsiveness and disorientation, posing a high risk for injury, which takes priority over other diagnoses.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
An adult male is being treated for depression. He has been in the hospital for three weeks. Which observation by the nurse is indicative of improvement in his condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Initiating conversation indicates improved social engagement, a sign of recovery from depression.