NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is giving home care to a 69-year-old client who has severe arthritis. Which comment made by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing normal changes associated with the aging process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling cold and preferring a warmer environment is a normal age-related change due to decreased thermoregulation. Pain, loose stools, and visual changes may indicate pathology requiring further investigation.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with hypertension has been prescribed a clonidine patch. Which instructions should the nurse include to reinforce prior teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Applying to upper arm/chest (
A), folding patches (
B), and rotating sites (
D) ensure safe use. Removing for dizziness (
C) requires medical consultation, and shaving (E) can irritate skin.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 1-year-old who was just prescribed a 10-day course of amoxicillin for acute otitis media. Which of the following instructions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, E
Rationale: Returning if no improvement (
C) and hearing screening (E) are appropriate. Decongestants (
A) are not recommended, loose stools (
B) do not warrant stopping, and stopping early (
D) risks resistance.
Question 4 of 5
A 13-month-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with diarrhea and vomiting. The mother tells the nurse that she is worried because her son does not yet walk. She says her other children walked at eight and nine months and asks what could be wrong with this child. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking typically occurs between 9-18 months; at 13 months, not walking is within normal variation, reassuring the mother without dismissing concerns.
Question 5 of 5
The client with COPD may lose weight despite having adequate caloric intake. When counseling the client in ways to maintain an optimal weight, the nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with COPD often have increased metabolic demands and may lose weight.
To maintain optimal weight, they should increase overall caloric intake, including protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals, while possibly decreasing complex carbohydrates to balance the diet. Answer A is incorrect as decreasing activity is not beneficial. Answer B may not be feasible due to respiratory limitations. Answer C does not address the need for increased calories and nutrients.