NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is observing a nursing assistant transfer a client from bed to chair. Which observation needs correction? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: The nursing assistant should stand with feet apart and knees bent to prevent injury, not grab the client's arm, and avoid tugging on the client's arms. Lowering the bed, sitting the client up, and assisting to pivot are correct.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications would be least helpful for a client who is experiencing an acute attack of bronchial asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cromolyn sodium prevents asthma attacks but is not effective for acute attacks. Epinephrine, metaproterenol, and theophylline provide rapid bronchodilation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse understands that during the 'tension building' phase of a violent relationship, when the batterer makes unreasonable demands, the battered victim may experience feelings of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helplessness. Victims feel depressed and helpless despite efforts to please the batterer.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is interacting with a client who has just been told she is HIV positive. The client asks the nurse when she will die. What should the nurse plan to include when replying?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIV positivity indicates antibodies, not AIDS; with modern antiretroviral therapy, progression is slow, and many live for decades, unlike rapid progression or fixed timelines.
Question 5 of 5
Based on knowledge of cultural diversity, the nurse knows that obtaining a CBC will be most distressing for the client who is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Some Native American cultures believe blood removal weakens the body or spirit, making a CBC distressing. Other groups typically do not have this belief.