NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing teaching for a client with Parkinson disease. Which of the following techniques are appropriate when communicating with a client with Parkinson disease? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Speaking slowly aids clarity, promoting strengths builds confidence, teaching during high-energy times optimizes learning, and uninterrupted sessions enhance focus. Complex teaching should include the client, not just the caregiver, to respect autonomy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client with alcohol use disorder who has a new prescription for disulfiram. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disulfiram causes severe adverse reactions when alcohol is consumed, even in small amounts found in products like mouthwash. Clients must avoid all alcohol-containing products to prevent a disulfiram-alcohol reaction, which can include nausea, vomiting, and flushing.
Question 3 of 5
The practical nurse and the charge nurse work together to assign a semi-private room to a client with diabetes mellitus admitted for IV antibiotic therapy to treat argumentative cellulitis. Which of the 4 room assignments is the best option for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The postoperative client in Room 1 is stable and awaiting discharge, posing the least risk of complications or infection to the client with cellulitis. Other roommates have conditions (dementia, embolism, immunosuppression) that could complicate care or increase infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who has a low health literacy level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Teach-back confirms understanding, repeating key points reinforces learning, and visual aids simplify concepts. Excessive detail overwhelms low-literacy clients, and loud speech is unnecessary unless hearing-impaired.
Question 5 of 5
A mother has brought her 9-month-old baby to the physician's office for a well baby visit. Based on knowledge of normal growth and development, the nurse would expect that the ability the child has acquired most recently is which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By 9 months, sitting unsupported is a recently acquired milestone, typically achieved around 6-8 months, following earlier skills like rolling over and head control.