NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is observing a certified nursing assistant move a client. Which action, if observed, indicates that the nursing assistant needs more instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bending from the waist strains the back, indicating improper technique. Wide stance, whole-body turning, and straight back are correct for safe client movement.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is conducting intake interviews at the clinic. Which client situations would require the nurse to intervene? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Milk reduces iron absorption, metronidazole with alcohol can cause severe reactions, and diphenhydramine can worsen closed-angle glaucoma.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients. When thinking about long-term goals, the nurse knows that which of these clients has the best prognosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage I Hodgkin's lymphoma has a high cure rate (over 90%) with treatment, offering the best prognosis compared to leukemia, osteosarcoma, or multiple myeloma.
Question 4 of 5
An adult who recently had an amputation has an above-the-knee prosthesis. Which nursing action will do the most to help the client adjust to the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing self-management fosters independence and confidence with the prosthesis, promoting adjustment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse auscultates the heart sounds of a 77-year-old client with chronic heart failure. Which heart sound should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An S3 heart sound is commonly associated with heart failure due to fluid overload and ventricular dysfunction.