NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has contact dermatitis from poison ivy. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates that he understands how to care for his condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cool wet cloth soothes itching and inflammation in contact dermatitis. Hot baths, strong soaps, or wool exacerbate irritation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is observing a staff member caring for a client who has varicella with active lesions. The nurse should intervene if the staff member is observed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing an N95 mask inside the room of a varicella client risks airborne exposure, requiring intervention. Other actions (A, B,
D) follow correct infection control protocols.
Question 3 of 5
While sitting in the cafeteria, a nurse overhears two students discussing a client admitted for chemical detoxification. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confronting the students addresses the breach of confidentiality directly and educates them. Reporting to the teacher or supervisor escalates unnecessarily, and ignoring the behavior allows the violation to persist.
Question 4 of 5
The client with herpes zoster will most likely have an order for which category of medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Herpes zoster, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is treated with antivirals like acyclovir to reduce severity and duration. Antibiotics, antipyretics, and anticoagulants are not primary treatments.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements describes what the nurse must know in order to provide anticipatory guidance to parents of a toddler about readiness for toilet training?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myelination of the spinal cord is completed by this age, enabling voluntary sphincter control between 18 to 24 months.