NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse enters the room of a client who had major abdominal surgery 1 week ago and notes dehiscence and evisceration of the surgical incision. The nurse should immediately place the client in the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low Fowler with knees bent (
A) reduces abdominal tension, preventing further evisceration while awaiting surgical intervention. Prone (
B), supine flat (
C), or side-lying (
D) increase strain or risk organ protrusion.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary teaching for an elderly client living on fixed income. Which food choices would provide the client with needed nutrients and be cost effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinach, dried beans, and tomatoes are nutrient-rich (vitamins, protein, fiber) and cost-effective. Bacon , ham , and beef/cheese/milk are more expensive and less balanced.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is prescribed acyclovir for genital herpes. Which statement should be included by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir, and valacyclovir are commonly used to treat herpes infection as they shorte
the duration and severity of active lesions. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a
herpes simplex virus and is highly contagious, especially when lesions are active. It remains dormant in the
body even when active lesions are healed; however, it is still contagious, even when dormant. The infection
can be spread to other people or other parts of the body via skin-to-skin contact; therefore, gloves should be
used when applying topical antiviral or analgesic (eg, lidocaine) medications. There is no cure for genital
herpes; treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms and preventing the spread of infection
Question 4 of 5
An adolescent client has been hospitalized for 2 months for an eating disorder. She asks the nurse what to tell her classmates about her long absence. The nurse can best help the client by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Role-playing helps the client prepare for social interactions, building confidence in handling questions about her absence.
Question 5 of 5
A child with a high level of school absenteeism is diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder. The school nurse should remind the child’s parent to take what action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gradual exposure to school, starting with partial attendance (
C), helps desensitize the child to separation anxiety. Staying home (
A) reinforces avoidance, schoolwork at home (
B) delays reintegration, and parental presence (
D) hinders independence.