NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Following a CVA, a patient remains unresponsive to sensory stimulation.
Question 1 of 5
The lobe of the cerebral cortex that registers general sensations such as heat, cold, pain, and touch is the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parietal lobe processes sensory information like touch and pain.
Extract:
Highest priority for the patient with a diagnosis of leukemia:
Question 2 of 5
Implementation of reverse isolation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reverse isolation protects the immunocompromised leukemia patient from infections.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The goals of palliative care include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on quality of life, holistic care, and support for client and family, requiring active interventions. The idea of no interventions is contrary to palliative care principles. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Question 4 of 5
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing promote lung expansion and secretion clearance post-chest drainage.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a mastectomy 24 hours ago. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging arm exercises prevents lymphedema and restores mobility post-mastectomy. Dependent positioning (
B) increases edema, heating pads (
C) risk tissue damage, and fluid restriction (
D) is unnecessary and harmful.