NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 1-week-old infant says to the nurse, 'When will that ugly black cord thing come off?' How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The umbilical cord typically detaches in 10 days to 3 weeks, providing accurate information. Other responses are irrelevant or incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A hearing-impaired client is becoming withdrawn and depressed. He reports that even with a hearing aid, he is having increased difficulty hearing. Which suggestion is least likely to be helpful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hearing guide dog is less helpful for communication compared to social engagement, TDD, or closed-caption TV, which directly address hearing loss.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse makes a home visit to a client with Alzheimer disease. While reviewing the client's home care needs, the client's spouse states, 'It's hard to see my spouse worsen each day. I'm not sure I can keep doing this alone anymore.' Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring the spouse's daily challenges encourages open communication and helps identify specific support needs.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client recently diagnosed with heart failure who is being discharged with a prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause orthostatic hypotension, so slow position changes prevent dizziness and falls.
Question 5 of 5
An 8-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. The child has had frequent respiratory infections. A chloride sweat test is ordered. The nurse knows that the reason for this test is to rule out which condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent respiratory infections and pneumonia suggest cystic fibrosis, diagnosed via chloride sweat test, which detects elevated sweat chloride levels.