NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 22-month-old child who is thought to be autistic. During an interview with the nurse, the child's mother makes all of the following statements about his behavior until he was 1 year old. Which statement most strongly suggests that the child may be autistic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of distress when separated from the caregiver suggests impaired social attachment, a hallmark of autism, more so than feeding or motor milestones.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of persons in the community about risk factors for cancer. Which of the following is not a risk factor and should not be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unexplained weight gain is not a typical cancer risk factor, unlike bowel changes, swallowing difficulty, or hoarseness, which may indicate malignancy.
Question 3 of 5
A woman is admitted to the hospital because of recent overactive behavior. She enters the dining room for lunch after everyone is seated and eating. She runs around telling everyone that she has just been invited to speak at an important political meeting. She then sits down and starts to eat. After taking a few bites, she gets up and walks quickly out of the dining room. What initial action should the nurse take to meet the client's nutritional needs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting with her provides supervision and encouragement, addressing her distractibility to ensure adequate nutrition.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the pediatric client who was diagnosed with AIDS. Which assessment findings should alert the nurse to the development of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PCP in AIDS presents with dyspnea, fever, nonproductive cough, and fatigue, indicating a serious opportunistic infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a parent skin care for the child diagnosed with impetigo. Which instruction is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily washing with soap and water removes crusts and reduces bacterial load in impetigo, aiding healing.