NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old child tells the nurse she is embarrassed when her child plays with other children because he does not share his toys or even interact with the other children. The nurse's response to the mother is based on the knowledge that a 2-year-old usually engages in which type of play?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 years, children typically engage in parallel play, playing alongside but not interactively with others, a normal developmental stage that does not involve sharing.
Question 2 of 5
The home care nurse is instructing a client recently diagnosed with tuberculosis. It is MOST important for the nurse to include which of the following as a part of the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adherence to a 6–9-month medication regimen is critical for curing tuberculosis and preventing resistance. Respiratory precautions (
A) are needed for 2–4 weeks, masks (
B) are not always required, and family support (
C) is secondary to treatment adherence.
Question 3 of 5
A hospitalized client asks what is wrong with the person in the next bed. How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIPAA mandates confidentiality; stating that information is confidential protects patient privacy without engaging further.
Extract:
Teach family members caring for a patient with dementia to
Question 4 of 5
Teach family members caring for a patient with dementia to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Familiarity reduces confusion and agitation in dementia patients.
Extract:
The patient weighed 210 pounds on admission to the hospital. After 2 days of diuretic therapy the patient weighs 205.5 pounds.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse could estimate that the amount of fluid the patients has lost is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1 pound equals approximately 0.5 L; a 4.5-pound loss equates to about 2 L of fluid.