NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recent streptococcal infection (
D) is the primary trigger for rheumatic fever, making it the most important question. Antibiotic compliance (
A), family history (
B), and fever (
C) are relevant but less critical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is changing a dressing. Which event indicates a break in sterile technique?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning around risks contaminating the sterile field by passing non-sterile areas over it. Opening flaps away, using the table, or pouring saline maintain sterility.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse in a long-term memory care facility is making assignments for the Alzheimer unit. Which tasks may be delegated to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Bathing/hair care (
A), placing bed alarms (
D), and reporting swallowing issues (E) are within UAP scope. Evaluating hazards (
B) and monitoring behavior changes (
C) require nursing judgment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has completed teaching the client about his low-sodium, low-fat diet. Which menu, if selected by the client, would indicate to the nurse that the client understands his diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Baked chicken, wild rice, and broccoli are low in sodium and fat, aligning with the diet. Meatloaf, Hollandaise, and gravy/sour cream/creamed peas are high in sodium or fat.
Question 5 of 5
A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is admitted for treatment of wasting syndrome. Which of the following dietary modifications can be used to compensate for the limited absorptive capability of the intestinal tract?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Small, frequent meals are easier to digest and absorb, compensating for the limited absorptive capacity in wasting syndrome. Cooking foods thoroughly reduces infection risk but doesn't aid absorption. Yogurt and buttermilk may not be tolerated, and forcing fluids addresses hydration, not absorption.