NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who performs frequent urinary self-catheterizations. Which of the following client assessments would indicate a potential for a latex allergy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Allergies to avocados, bananas, and latex (balloons) indicate a potential latex allergy due to cross-reactivity. Angioedema with lisinopril, epilepsy, and shellfish allergies are unrelated to latex sensitivity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is evaluating how a client who has a halo brace is reacting to this change in his body image. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional support in adjusting to the brace?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding public interaction suggests poor adjustment to the halo brace, indicating a need for support to address body image concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is blind is admitted to the hospital for surgery tomorrow. The client is able to get out of bed and eat until midnight. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Describing surroundings aids orientation and safety for a blind client, promoting independence. Side rails, voice descriptions, or removing objects are less helpful.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a client with a pressure sore that is red, with serous drainage, is 2 inches in diameter with loss of subcutaneous tissue. The appropriate dressing for this wound is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moist saline dressing. A stage III pressure ulcer with granulation tissue requires a moist environment to promote healing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client at 34 weeks gestation. The client is taking ferrous sulfate for anemia and reports constipation. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse reinforce for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Fruits and vegetables provide fiber, and exercise promotes bowel motility, relieving constipation. Dairy may worsen constipation, stimulant laxatives are not first-line in pregnancy, and coffee is not a primary solution.