NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cervical uterine radiation implant insertion. Which will the nurse expect to be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A catheter allows urine elimination without possible disruption of the implant. There is usually no restriction on TV or phone use, so answer A is incorrect. The client is placed on a low residue diet, so answer C is incorrect. The client's radiation is not internal; therefore, there are no special precautions with excretions, making answer D incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is attending a workshop about caring for persons infected with hepatitis. Which characteristic is most appropriate when defining the incidence rate of hepatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The number of persons in a population who develop hepatitis B during a specific period of time. This is the correct definition of incidence of the disease.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic is talking with a client who was diagnosed with hypertension 6 months ago. The client’s current blood pressure is 170/94 mm Hg. Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medication adherence is the most critical factor to assess in uncontrolled hypertension (170/94 mm Hg), as non-compliance is a common cause. Stress, diet, and smoking are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse on the mental health unit is leading a group session. Shortly after the session begins, a newly admitted client with schizophrenia stands and starts to leave the room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing the client to leave with another staff member respects their distress and ensures safety, avoiding confrontation. Loud commands, physical redirection, or rule enforcement may escalate agitation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old who had an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting. After the nurse reinforces teaching on applying epinephrine, which statements by the parent indicate correct understanding? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Epinephrine is given for breathing difficulty, kept accessible, followed by ER visit, and can be administered through clothing. The correct site is the thigh, not the upper arm, making B incorrect.