NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The first postpartal bleeding noted by the mother after delivery is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lochia rubra is the initial postpartal bleeding, consisting of bright red blood and clots in the first few days after delivery.
Question 2 of 5
A 15 year-old client with a lengthy confining illness is most at risk for altered psycho-emotional growth and development due to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dependence. The client role fosters dependency, which adolescents may react to with rejection or withdrawal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents how to reduce the spread of impetigo. The nurse should encourage parents to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spread of childhood infections, including impetigo, can be reduced when children are taught proper hand-washing technique. Because impetigo is spread through direct contact, covering the mouth and nose when sneezing won't prevent its spread. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent a child from contracting impetigo. Isolating the child with impetigo is unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
A woman who is in labor is being treated for preeclampsia. How will the nurse know if the client develops eclampsia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eclampsia is characterized by seizures in a preeclamptic patient, distinguishing it from preeclampsia, which involves hypertension, edema, and proteinuria.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman admitted with thrombocytopenia. Which instruction should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia increases bleeding risk; avoiding dental floss or firm toothbrushes prevents gum bleeding, a priority precaution.