NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a cerebrovascular accident. The nurse gives the client a washcloth and encourages the client to wash her face. The client looks at the washcloth as though she does not know what to do with it. The nurse knows that this indicates that the client has which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Agnosia is the inability to recognize objects, like a washcloth, despite intact sensory function, common post-CVA, unlike apraxia (motor planning), aphasia (language), or dysarthria (speech articulation).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to change the wound dressing for a client who is receiving negative pressure wound therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All actions are correct: pain management , skin protection , proper foam sizing , correct pressure , and leak-free dressing ensure effective therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A new nurse manager is seeking a mentor in the administrative realm. Which of these characteristics is a priority for the outcome of a positive experience with a mentor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A teacher-coach role is taken by the mentor. A mentor who guides and coaches fosters a productive learning experience.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for a Venous Doppler evaluation. Which of the following would be necessary for preparing the client for this test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is a non-invasive procedure and does not require preparation other than client education.
Question 5 of 5
The health care provider prescribes phenazopyridine hydrochloride for a client with a urinary tract infection. What would the office nurse remind the client to expect while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenazopyridine causes orange-red urine discoloration, a benign effect. Constipation , insomnia , and dry mouth are not typical.