NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a hearing deficit. Which suggestion is most appropriate to make to those around him?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding bright lights behind the speaker prevents glare, aiding lip-reading and communication for someone with a hearing deficit.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse is teaching the parent of the 3-year-old with rubella. Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubella is communicable 7 days before to 5 days after the rash. It is often asymptomatic, and complications are rare, but it poses a significant risk of congenital rubella syndrome in pregnant women.
Question 3 of 5
The client has been receiving chemotherapy for cancer and has stomatitis. What nursing care is indicated because the client has stomatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Viscous lidocaine mouthwash relieves pain from stomatitis, encouraging eating and improving comfort without irritating the oral mucosa.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving cancer chemotherapy. Metoclopramide (Reglan) is also ordered. The client asks the nurse why she is receiving Reglan. What nursing response is most accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metoclopramide (Reglan) is an antiemetic, prescribed to control chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, improving patient comfort.
Question 5 of 5
An adult client with newly diagnosed cancer says, 'I'm really afraid of dying. Who's going to take care of my children?' What is the best initial response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An empathetic response acknowledging the client's fear opens communication, validating emotions without dismissing concerns or making assumptions.