NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is giving home care to an older adult. The client says to the nurse, 'I wonder if I have cataracts. My mother went blind from cataracts you know.' Which additional comment the client makes would make the nurse suspect that he might have cataracts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Night driving difficulty is a classic cataract symptom due to lens clouding causing glare and reduced contrast, unlike hyperopia, eye color changes, or photophobia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of these variations in the newborn results from the presence of maternal hormones?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Engorgement of the breasts. Breast engorgement occurs in both sexes as a result of the withdrawal of maternal hormones after birth.
Question 3 of 5
A 17-year-old client is admitted following a seizure. That evening, the nurse goes into the room and notes that the client has obviously been crying. The client says, 'Now that I have epilepsy, I am a freak.' What is the best initial response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's feelings validates their emotional distress, fostering therapeutic communication. Reassurance or minimization dismisses their concerns, hindering rapport.
Question 4 of 5
On first meeting, a new nurse manager makes eye contact, smiles, initiates conversation about the previous work experience of nurses, and encourages active participation by nurses in the dialogue. Her behavior is an example of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse manager's open, engaging, and confident behavior exemplifies assertiveness, fostering collaboration. The other behaviors involve domination, manipulation, or timidity. Coordinated Care
Question 5 of 5
The nurse teaching about preventable diseases should emphasize the importance of getting the following vaccines:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polio, pertussis, and measles vaccines are critical for preventing communicable diseases through routine childhood immunization. The other options include diseases without available vaccines or less relevant combinations. Physiological Adaptation