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 client tells the nurse she is having trouble falling asleep. What initial nursing action is least appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Requesting sleeping medication is premature and least appropriate without exploring non-pharmacologic interventions like back rubs, addressing concerns, or repositioning, which promote sleep naturally.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is collecting data on a client with hypertension and essential tremor who received the first dose of propranolol 2 hours ago. Which assessment is most concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wheezing post-propranolol is concerning for bronchospasm, a serious side effect in a patient with no known respiratory history. Headache , elevated BP , and mild heart rate decrease are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered a sterile urine specimen to be collected from a client who has a Foley catheter. To obtain a sterile urine specimen, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withdrawing from the catheter port with a syringe ensures a sterile specimen. Other methods risk contamination.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing home care for a client who is visually impaired. What safety precaution is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing scatter rugs prevents tripping, the most effective safety measure for a visually impaired client at home.