NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
When performing a mental status assessment on an adult client with hypothyroidism, which behavior should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to impaired cognitive function, such as slowed thinking or memory issues.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously. Which needle size is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle is appropriate for subcutaneous injections like heparin to minimize tissue trauma.
Question 5 of 5
The client with waits in the labial area is being seen in the clinic. The client is tearful and states to the nurse, "I'm so embarrassed that I let this happen to me." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. This response dismisses the client's feelings of embarrassment over an STI. B. This response dismisses the client's feelings and promotes client dependency. It does not allow for further exploration of feelings. C. This response is appropriate because it acknowledges the client's feelings. It provides brief information and then time for the client to express thoughts regarding the situation. D. This response dismisses the client's feelings.