NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic venous insufficiency. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leg elevation reduces venous pooling and edema in chronic venous insufficiency, improving circulation. Warm compresses (
A) are inappropriate, diuretics (
C) are not first-line, and restricting ambulation (
D) worsens stasis.
Question 2 of 5
A woman has been recently diagnosed with systemic lupus and shares with the nurse, 'I am thinking about getting pregnant, but I don't know how I will be able to tolerate a pregnancy since I have lupus.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) increases maternal morbidity and mortality during pregnancy, and active disease can exacerbate complications. Pregnancy is safest when SLE is in remission for at least 5–6 months prior to conception. Asking about remission status assesses the client’s disease activity, which is critical for planning a safe pregnancy.
Choice A is inaccurate, as SLE symptoms may worsen; choice C is false, as gestation length is unaffected; and choice D is incorrect, as conception is recommended after 2 years of stable disease.
Extract:
Which of the following is the function of the frontal lobe?
Question 3 of 5
Recognized between right and left.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The frontal lobe is responsible for executive functions, including critical thinking and decision-making.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
One day after being admitted with bipolar disorder, a client becomes verbally aggressive during a group therapy session. Which response by the nurse would be therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response shows that the nurse finds the client's behavior unacceptable, yet still regards the client as worthy of help. The other options give the false impression that the client is in control of the behavior; the client hasn't been in treatment long enough to control the behavior.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a 5 year-old for a scheduled tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. The parents are anxious and concerned about the child's reaction to impending surgery. Which nursing intervention would best prepare the child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Explain the surgery 1 week prior to the procedure. This allows the child time to process and understand the upcoming surgery.