NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is unable to adequately bathe himself because he has dressings on his hands that cannot get wet. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this assessment finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inability to bathe due to hand dressings indicates a self-care deficit in bathing, the most specific nursing diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to the parent of a child with Kawasaki disease. The nurse informs the parent that the presence of which symptom should be immediately reported to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever in Kawasaki disease may indicate persistent inflammation or complications, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is admitted with advanced cancer of the GI tract. What question must be included in the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advanced cancer requires discussion of end-of-life preferences. Asking about advance directives ensures the client's wishes are documented, taking priority over dietary preferences, specific CPR desires, or illness understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A behavior modification program is planned for an adolescent who exhibits disruptive behavior. Which action by the nurse is most consistent with a behavior modification program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive reinforcement (extra privileges for non-disruptive behavior) aligns with behavior modification, encouraging desired actions. Punishment, reminders, or asking perceptions are less effective.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discussing prostatectomies with a group of men. One man asks which kind of prostatectomy is done for someone who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What answer should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transurethral resection prostatectomy (TURP) is the most common procedure for BPH, removing prostate tissue via the urethra, minimally invasive compared to open approaches.