NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is completing a health assessment of the female client with menorrhagia of unknown origin. Which serum laboratory result should the nurse carefully review?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Calcium should not be affected by menorrhagia. B. BUN should not be affected by menorrhagia. C. Persistent heavy bleeding can result in anemia, which would be reflected in the client's Hgb level. D. WBCs should not be affected by menorrhagia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for four pediatric clients who have the skin conditions illustrated. For which client should the nurse expect to administer acyclovir orally?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acyclovir is used for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, which present with grouped vesicles, as likely shown in image B.
Question 3 of 5
An adult male is being treated for depression. He has been in the hospital for three weeks. Which observation by the nurse is indicative of improvement in his condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Initiating conversation indicates improved social engagement, a sign of recovery from depression.
Question 4 of 5
The adolescent, who has been sick for several days, is being seen in a clinic with a tentative diagnosis of mononucleosis. Which findings should the nurse expect when assessing the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mononucleosis typically presents with extreme fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes, and sore throat, often with fever and splenomegaly.
Question 5 of 5
The morning after admission for withdrawal from alcohol, a client is restless, tremulous, and somewhat agitated. The nurse should take which of these actions at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Close observation monitors for worsening withdrawal symptoms, ensuring timely intervention without unnecessary measures like restraints.