NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Crohn’s disease who reports abdominal pain and diarrhea. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-residue, high-protein diet minimizes bowel irritation and supports nutrition in Crohn’s disease, reducing diarrhea and pain. High-fiber (
A) worsens symptoms, high-sodium (
C) is unnecessary, and low-protein (
D) hinders tissue repair.
Extract:
Jane is a 30-year-old white female who presents to the neurology clinic with 2-year-history of progressive visual disturbance, emotional lability, impaired coordination, extremity weakness and aching, and dizziness. She says that she notices the symptoms more on very warm days and just after going to the gym.
Question 2 of 5
Given Jane's history, the most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Progressive symptoms exacerbated by heat and exercise are characteristic of multiple sclerosis.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse teaching about preventable diseases should emphasize the importance of getting the following vaccines:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polio, pertussis, and measles vaccines are critical for preventing communicable diseases through routine childhood immunization. The other options include diseases without available vaccines or less relevant combinations. Physiological Adaptation
Extract:
A patient has an anaphylactic reaction within the 1st half hour after an IV infusion containing Ampicillin is started.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse understands that the symptoms occurring during an anaphylactic reaction are the result of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anaphylaxis causes bronchoconstriction and vasodilation, leading to respiratory distress and hypotension.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A woman at 38-weeks gestation comes to the emergency room with complaints of vaginal bleeding. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, would suggest to the nurse placenta previa as the cause of the bleeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placenta previa is characterized by painless vaginal bleeding, as the placenta covers the cervix, causing bleeding without contractions.
Choice A reflects this. Nausea (
B) is unrelated, activity-related bleeding (
C) suggests abruptio placentae, and cramps (
D) indicate labor or abruptio placentae.