NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning an approach to decrease urinary incontinence in an elderly client. Which activity will do the most to help prevent incontinence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adequate hydration and frequent toileting (every two hours) promote bladder health and reduce incontinence. Fluid restriction or unrelated exercises are ineffective.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will take levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg/day by mouth. As part of the teaching plan, the nurse emphasizes that this medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Should be taken in the morning. Thyroid supplement should be taken in the morning to minimize the side effect of insomnia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has reinforced teaching with a client with newly diagnosed psoriasis. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moderate sunlight exposure can improve psoriasis, so statement A is incorrect and requires follow-up. Avoiding scratching (
B), recognizing stress as a trigger (
C), and avoiding alcohol (
D) are accurate and align with psoriasis management.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a hospice client with advanced heart failure who is having trouble breathing. Which comfort intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed (
C) is the first non-pharmacologic intervention to ease breathing in heart failure by reducing pulmonary congestion. Albuterol (
A) is for bronchospasm, imagery (
B) is secondary, and morphine (
D) is for severe distress.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has been teaching a woman who has iron deficiency anemia. Which menu, if selected, indicates that the woman understands her dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Broccoli, spinach, and orange juice (vitamin C enhances iron absorption) are iron-rich, ideal for anemia. Other menus lack sufficient iron sources.