NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking and overly dramatic behaviors. The other options describe different personality disorders.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is diagnosed with breast cancer asks the nurse, 'Am I going to die?' Which statement by the nurse promotes a therapeutic relationship?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response validates the client's fear and invites further discussion, fostering trust and a therapeutic relationship. A offers reassurance but may dismiss the client's emotions. B deflects to another provider without addressing the concern. D shifts focus away from the client's immediate fear, missing the opportunity to explore their feelings.
Question 3 of 5
A 6 year-old female is diagnosed with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which one of the following instructions would be best for the nurse to tell the caregiver?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use plain water for the bath, shampooing hair last. Hair should be shampooed last with a rinsing of plain water over the genital area. The oils in soaps and bubble bath can cause irritation, which may lead to UTIs in young girls.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is to have a cardiac catheterization performed tomorrow. When preparing the client for the cardiac catheterization, it is essential for the nurse to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish allergies may indicate iodine sensitivity, critical for contrast dye used in cardiac catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and an elevated hemoglobin A1c. Which statement by the nurse will best address this result?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated A1c reflects poor glycemic control over months, so reviewing diet, exercise, and medications is most relevant. Other options are less comprehensive.