NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected pneumonia. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A productive cough with green sputum indicates a bacterial infection, common in pneumonia. Clear nasal discharge (
A) suggests a viral infection, abdominal pain (
C) is nonspecific, and a dry cough (
D) is less typical for bacterial pneumonia.
Extract:
Mr. D was placed on tricyclic antidepressant for his depression.
Question 2 of 5
The patient demonstrates that he understands the teaching plan by stating,
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil interact with tyramine-rich foods (cheese, wine), risking hypertensive crisis.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing improves oxygenation, high-calorie/protein diets support nutrition, and smoking cessation prevents progression. High oxygen risks CO2 retention, and excessive fluids are not standard.
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
The mother of a 2-year-old child tells the nurse she is embarrassed when her child plays with other children because he does not share his toys or even interact with the other children. The nurse's response to the mother is based on the knowledge that a 2-year-old usually engages in which type of play?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 years, children typically engage in parallel play, playing alongside but not interactively with others, a normal developmental stage that does not involve sharing.