NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Grave's disease. Which finding would indicate a complication of the client's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shortness of breath may indicate thyroid storm, a life-threatening complication of Grave's disease. Fatigue and increased heart rate are common symptoms, and urinary frequency is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse understands that which of these body substances are modes of transmission for hepatitis B? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Hepatitis B is transmitted via blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. Feces and urine are not significant transmission modes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for sertraline for the treatment of depression. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting self-harm thoughts is critical, as sertraline may increase suicide risk initially. Discontinuing abruptly risks relapse, food restrictions apply to MAOIs, and benefits take weeks, not days.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the following menu selections would be appropriate to offer the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Baked chicken, brown rice, and strawberries are low-FODMAP, suitable for IBS. Beans, yogurt, coffee, and broccoli are high-FODMAP, likely to trigger symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A father suspected of child abuse tells the nurse, 'I shouldn't have grabbed him so hard. I had a really bad day at work and got all stressed out. The kid just wouldn't listen to me.' The defense mechanism used by the father is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Displacement involves redirecting emotions (stress from work) onto a less threatening target (child). Projection, undoing, and compensation do not apply.