NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is obligated to make a report for which situations? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Reporting is mandatory for suicides, suspected elder abuse, and impaired providers. Reporting to employers or spouses violates confidentiality.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman whose husband beats her regularly. Which is the most important long-term goal for this woman?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feeling like a survivor empowers the woman, fostering resilience and self-efficacy, the most important long-term goal in domestic violence recovery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school-aged client recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for experiencing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with ADHD often face challenges with academic performance and social interactions, increasing the risk of low self-esteem. A is not typically associated with ADHD. B and D are more relevant to psychotic disorders, not ADHD.
Question 4 of 5
While caring for a client with a pulmonary embolus, the nurse notes several petechiae on his chest and abdomen. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Petechiae may indicate a coagulopathy or emboli-related complication, requiring prompt reporting to the physician for further evaluation. Recording and monitoring are secondary, and ice packs are inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A client expresses concern about facial appearance after surgery for excision of a melanoma on the side of the nose. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response addresses the client's concern about appearance by providing education on wound care to minimize scarring, promoting empowerment and trust. A deflects the concern without addressing it. B dismisses the client's feelings and focuses on an unrelated issue. D assumes scarring and offers a cosmetic solution prematurely, which may not address the client's emotional needs.