NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the ED plans to assess three children: a 5-year-old with measles (rubeola), a 2-year-old with roseola, and a 6-year-old with rubella. Based on the severity of the infection, which child should the nurse plan to assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubeola has a higher risk of severe complications (e.g., pneumonia, encephalitis) compared to roseola or rubella, which are generally milder.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory results for the 10-year-old diagnosed with chicken pox. Which value should be most concerning to the nurse? Place an X next to the value that is most concerning.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This question requires the nurse to identify abnormal lab values, such as elevated liver enzymes (e.g., AST/ALT) or thrombocytopenia, which could indicate complications like hepatitis or bleeding risk in chickenpox.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse completes teaching about doxycycline to the adolescent diagnosed with Lyme disease. The nurse recognizes the need for further education when the client makes which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lyme disease is not contagious, but tanning can increase photosensitivity, a side effect of doxycycline, risking skin damage.
Question 4 of 5
An adult woman is scheduled to start chemotherapy next week. In anticipation of alopecia, which recommendation is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cutting hair and purchasing a wig prepares the client for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, helping maintain self-esteem.
Question 5 of 5
A young woman who is fearful of getting into elevators is admitted. Two days after admission, she is scheduled for group therapy sessions that meet on the sixth floor. Her room is on the second floor. The other clients and the nurse go to the sixth floor on the elevator. The client starts trembling and refuses to get on the elevator. Which action is most therapeutic for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking up the stairs with support respects her phobia, allowing participation in therapy without forcing exposure to the feared stimulus.