NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The home health nurse is completing a follow-up visit at the home of the child recovering from a serious salmonella infection. The nurse should address a concern about reinfection with salmonella after noting that the family has which pets? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Reptiles (salamanders, turtles) and poultry (chicks) are common sources of Salmonella, increasing reinfection risk.
Question 2 of 5
An adult says to the nurse, 'The doctor said I have a carcinoma, and my friend has a sarcoma. What is the difference?' What should the nurse include in the response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carcinomas arise from epithelial tissues (e.g., GI tract, breast), while sarcomas originate from connective tissues (e.g., bone), accurately distinguishing their tissue origins.
Question 3 of 5
A young woman is admitted for the first time with a diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia and is receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine) daily. She is to go home for a weekend pass. What is the most important instruction to give her relative to her medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlorpromazine causes photosensitivity and interacts dangerously with alcohol, necessitating sunscreen use and alcohol avoidance.
Question 4 of 5
A 45-year-old woman tells the nurse that she is having difficulty reading the newspaper. She states that she holds it away from her but still cannot see it. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Difficulty reading at age 45 suggests presbyopia, a common age-related vision change, best addressed by an eye doctor for accurate prescription glasses.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for the 2-month-old newly hospitalized with pertussis (whooping cough). Which interventions, if prescribed, should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Erythromycin treats pertussis, immune globulin may be used in infants, and suction equipment manages secretions. Airborne precautions are not required (droplet is sufficient), and reporting is typically done by the HCP.