NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant is a classic sign of appendicitis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Parkinson's disease. Which intervention promotes mobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, deliberate steps help overcome shuffling gait in Parkinson's disease.
Question 3 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with cancer receives external radiation therapy. Which of the nurse's instructions regarding bathing is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a soft cloth minimizes irritation to the sensitive, irradiated skin, promoting comfort and preventing skin breakdown.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected meningitis. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nuchal rigidity (stiff neck) is a hallmark sign of meningitis, indicating potential meningeal irritation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter. Which action reduces the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily cleaning of the catheter insertion site with soap and water reduces bacterial growth and infection risk.