NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has reinforced teaching with a client with newly diagnosed polycythemia vera. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron supplements (
A) can worsen polycythemia vera by increasing red blood cell production, requiring follow-up. Increased fluids (
B), phlebotomy (
C), and aspirin (
D) are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
While planning care for a 2 year-old hospitalized child, which situation would the nurse expect to most likely affect the behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Separation from parents. Separation anxiety is the greatest stress for a toddler during hospitalization.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client. After inserting the catheter 6 inches (15.2 cm), the nurse notes a small amount of urine in the tubing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advancing to the bifurcation (
D) ensures proper placement in the bladder before inflating the balloon. Measuring output (
A), inflating early (
B), or securing (
C) are premature.
Question 4 of 5
Which therapeutic communication skill used by the nurse is most likely to encourage a depressed client to vent feelings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active listening. This skill, along with silence, encourages the client to verbalize feelings.
Question 5 of 5
A woman is admitted with Hodgkin's disease. Which does the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hodgkin's disease typically presents with painless swollen lymph nodes, a hallmark symptom the nurse should expect.