NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter that was inserted 2 days ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a sterile syringe at the specimen port (
A) ensures a clean sample. Balloon port (
B), drainage bag (
C), or 24-hour collection (
D) risk contamination.
Question 2 of 5
The most important information for the nurse to have when planning care for the client with diabetes is the client's
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Answer B is correct. The most objective answer is the blood glucose history. Answers A, C, and D are more subjective. This information is reported data.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse working on a pediatric oncology unit recognizes which as a personal coping strategy for remaining effective when caring for dying children?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing exercise (
D) is a healthy coping strategy to manage stress. Attending memorials (
A), avoiding grief expression (
B), or ending contact (
C) may not promote long-term emotional resilience.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is giving home care to a 69-year-old client who has severe arthritis. Which comment made by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing normal changes associated with the aging process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling cold and preferring a warmer environment is a normal age-related change due to decreased thermoregulation. Pain, loose stools, and visual changes may indicate pathology requiring further investigation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse aide is taking care of a 2 year-old child with Wilm's tumor. The nurse aide asks the nurse why there is a sign above the bed that says DO NOT PALPATE THE ABDOMEN? The best response by the nurse would be which of these statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Manipulation of the abdomen can lead to dissemination of cancer cells to nearby and distant areas. Bathing and turning the child should be done carefully.