NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the 5-year-old with rubeola. Which intervention by the nurse best ensures the child's comfort?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubeola (measles) causes photophobia; dimming lights reduces discomfort. Baby oil baths, warm mist tents, and decongestants do not address primary symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A woman is admitted to the detoxification unit. She admits to drinking increasingly larger amounts of alcohol for the past five years. What question is most important for the nurse to ask initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Knowing the time of the last drink is critical to anticipate the onset of withdrawal symptoms, which can be life-threatening.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse can expect a client with a platelet count of 8000 and a WBC count of 8000 to be placed:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 8000 indicates a high risk of bleeding, necessitating bleeding precautions to prevent hemorrhage.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the adolescent client being admitted with newly diagnosed active TB secondary to AIDS. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active TB requires airborne precautions to prevent transmission, especially in an immunocompromised patient with AIDS.
Question 5 of 5
To initiate a relationship with a child who may be autistic, the nurse would probably be most effective by using which of these approaches?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting quietly with the child respects their social sensitivities, fostering trust without overwhelming them, unlike interactive games.