NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who has diabetic neuropathy. The nurse knows that the client needs more instruction when the client makes which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot water bottles can burn insensitive neuropathic feet, risking injury. Drying feet, podiatrist care, and using Tegretol for neuropathic pain are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. What behavior demonstrates that the client is building resilience toward improving anxiety symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Practicing stress-reduction techniques daily, such as mindfulness or deep breathing, actively builds resilience by equipping the client with tools to manage anxiety symptoms effectively. Avoiding situations may reinforce anxiety, identifying triggers is helpful but less proactive, and relying solely on medication does not foster long-term resilience.
Question 3 of 5
A 62 year-old female is being seen on a home visit by a nurse. The patient reports she has been taking Premarin for years. Which of the following would indicate an over-dosage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema in the lower extremities may indicate a Premarin (over-dosage).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse who is a native English speaker admits an elderly Mexican-American migrant worker after an accident that occurred during work. To facilitate communication the nurse should initially
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assess the client's ability to speak English. Despite the cultural heritage, the nurse cannot make assumptions. Stereotyping is to be avoided. The nurse should assess the client's comfort and ability in speaking English.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with left ventricular heart failure. Which one of the following assessments is an early indication of inadequate oxygen transport?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion and restlessness. Neurological changes, including impaired mental status, are early signs of inadequate oxygenation.