NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has been receiving chemotherapy for cancer and has stomatitis. What nursing care is indicated because the client has stomatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Viscous lidocaine mouthwash relieves pain from stomatitis, encouraging eating and improving comfort without irritating the oral mucosa.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for the 4-year-old hospitalized with complications from chicken pox. Which type of precautions should the nurse plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chickenpox (varicella) is transmitted via airborne particles and droplets from respiratory secretions, requiring airborne and droplet precautions. A negative-airflow room prevents the spread of infectious particles to other areas.
Question 3 of 5
A man who is severely depressed following the death of his wife sits in the dayroom for hours at a time, not speaking to anyone and showing no interest in unit activities. He does not answer when spoken to. Which action should the nurse take to help him at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brief, non-demanding interactions show presence and support, respecting his depression without forcing engagement.
Question 4 of 5
A 64-year-old woman tells the nurse she has vaginal itching and dryness and that she has pain 'down there' at times. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaginal itching, dryness, and pain may indicate conditions like atrophy or infection, requiring medical evaluation rather than self-treatment or dismissal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse can expect a client with a platelet count of 8000 and a WBC count of 8000 to be placed:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 8000 indicates a high risk of bleeding, necessitating bleeding precautions to prevent hemorrhage.