NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client states, 'My discharge plan leaves me with a lot to do. I don't think I can do it. I'm never good at doing things.' The nurse knows the client lacks:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expressing doubt in ability to manage the discharge plan indicates low self-efficacy, a belief in one's capacity to execute tasks.
Extract:
A patient with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has been drinking copious amounts of water and voiding frequently. The patient is experiencing muscle cramps, twitching, and is reporting dizziness.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse checks lab work for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest hyponatremia from excessive water intake, requiring electrolyte assessment.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listening to music with headphones can distract from auditory hallucinations, reducing their intensity. Arguing (
A) increases agitation, ignoring voices (
C) is ineffective, and administering medication (
D) is appropriate but not the most immediate non-pharmacologic intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The parent of a young adult recently diagnosed as being HIV positive calls the clinic in a panic saying, 'My son just cut himself shaving, and there is blood all over the bathroom. What should I do?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Household bleach effectively disinfects HIV in blood spills, and gloves protect the parent, following standard precautions.
Extract:
The nurse is aware that immunization of infants does not begin until 2 months of age because:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that immunization of infants does not begin until 2 months of age because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maternal antibodies present at birth interfere with vaccine-induced immunity until about 2 months.