NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of asthma who presents with wheezing and shortness of breath. The nurse should prioritize which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing and shortness of breath in asthma indicate bronchoconstriction, and administering a bronchodilator (e.g., albuterol) as ordered is the priority to relieve airway obstruction. Supine positioning (
B) worsens breathing, X-rays (
C) are diagnostic, and deep breathing (
D) is secondary.
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
The nurse is caring for an adult who is severely depressed. Which behavior by the client indicates improvement in his condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Improved self-care, such as grooming and dressing, indicates reduced depressive symptoms and increased engagement in daily activities.
Question 4 of 5
When death is imminent, the nurse observes the client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respiration, with alternating deep and shallow breathing and apnea, is a common sign of impending death, often linked to cardiac failure. The other signs are less specific. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 5 of 5
A 65-year-old female is planning for retirement. Which statement indicates that the client has achieved ego integrity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ego integrity, per Erikson, involves acceptance of one's life and finding meaning, as shown by planning to join a travel club .
Choices B, C, and D reflect uncertainty or despair.