NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients. When thinking about long-term goals, the nurse knows that which of these clients has the best prognosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage I Hodgkin's lymphoma has a high cure rate (over 90%) with treatment, offering the best prognosis compared to leukemia, osteosarcoma, or multiple myeloma.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse reinforces teaching to a client with systemic lupus erythematosus. Which instructions will the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Stress, sun exposure, and infections can exacerbate lupus. Influenza vaccination is recommended, and antibiotic soap is unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
The daughter of an 80-year-old client recently diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD) says to the nurse, 'I guess I can anticipate getting this disease myself at some point.' What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular exercise is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer disease. Family history is a risk factor, and aluminum is not a proven cause.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on mechanical ventilation. When performing endotracheal suctioning, the nurse will avoid hypoxia by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administer supplemental 100% oxygen through the mechanical ventilator or manual resuscitation bag for 1 to 2 minutes before, after and between suctioning passes to prevent hypoxemia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer sumatriptan to a client with a migraine headache. Which of the following findings would require follow-up prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sumatriptan is contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension due to the risk of cardiovascular events.