NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a colostomy. Which comment by the client indicates that she is showing an interest in learning about her colostomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about the bag's purpose shows curiosity and readiness to learn about colostomy care. Other comments reflect denial, frustration, or lack of engagement.
Question 2 of 5
A recovering alcoholic asked the nurse, 'Will it be ok for me to just drink at special family gatherings?' Which initial response by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recovering person cannot return to drinking without starting the addiction process over.
Total abstinence is required to maintain recovery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome after a recent gastrointestinal illness. Monitoring for which symptom is a nursing care priority in this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to cough or lift the head (
C) indicates respiratory muscle weakness, a life-threatening complication in Guillain-Barré syndrome, making it the priority.
Question 4 of 5
A new client is admitted with a major abscess on her thigh caused by scratching mosquito bites with dirty hands after digging in her garden. She is on isolation precautions in a private room after surgical debridement. The physician changes her dressings daily. What should the nurse wear when providing care for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gloves and gown are required for contact precautions due to the abscess, preventing transmission of infection.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with cirrhosis is experiencing pruritus. Which strategies are appropriate for the nurse to teach the client to promote comfort and skin integrity? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Short fingernails (
A), cholestyramine timing (
C), and moisturizing cream (
D) reduce itching and protect skin. Hot water (
B) worsens itching, and wool gloves/tight stockings (E) may irritate skin.