NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter. Which action reduces the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily cleaning of the catheter insertion site with soap and water reduces bacterial growth and infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action best determines if a client has a fecal impaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A digital rectal exam directly confirms the presence of hard, impacted stool in the rectum.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn with suspected jaundice. Which finding confirms the presence of jaundice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yellowing of the sclera is a hallmark sign of jaundice due to bilirubin accumulation.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot flashes are a common side effect of tamoxifen due to its anti-estrogenic effects.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clients is at the greatest risk of developing maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Restricting food intake can lead to malnutrition, increasing fetal risks. Advanced maternal age (36) increases complications like gestational diabetes. Refusing prenatal vitamins can cause deficiencies, affecting fetal development.