NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client asks the nurse how a woman can recognize when she is ovulating. Which should be the nurse's response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. At the time of ovulation, the mucus produced by the cervix becomes more abundant and stretchy. It looks and feels like egg whites. The ability of the mucus to be stretched indicates the time of maximum fertility. B. At the time of ovulation, the basal body temperature drops slightly and then, under the influence of progesterone, increases and stays elevated until 2 to 4 days before menstruation starts. C. Home measurement of luteinizing hormone (LH) is possible with dipstick urine tests. A positive test (not negative) for LH indicates ovulation. LH causes the egg to be released from the ovary. D. At the time of ovulation, most females note an increase (not decrease) in libido.
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
The nurse overheats the client talking with her husband about her new diagnosis of stage 1 breast cancer. Which statement by the client indicates that she does not fully understood the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Ninety percent of women with localized tumors (stage 1 and 2) can be expected to achieve long-term disease-free survival. This statement indicates she did not understand the diagnosis of stage 1 breast cancer. B. Both chemotherapy and radiation are recommended for stage 1 and 2 breast cancer. C. Both chemotherapy and radiation are recommended for stage I and 2 breast cancer. D. Stage 1 cancer means that it was contained in the area where the first abnormal cells began to develop.
Question 4 of 5
When the nurse detects that a client is using defense mechanisms, the nurse should make which of these interpretations of the client's behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies used to cope with stress and maintain emotional balance, helping the client restore equilibrium.
Question 5 of 5
An adult is being treated for depression. One day he appears at the nursing station and gives one of the nurses his favorite book. He smiles happily and says, 'I want you to have this.' The nurse's response is based on which understanding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giving away valued possessions can indicate suicidal intent, as the client may be preparing to end their life.