NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to review the HCP's written instructions with the parent of the pediatric client who has diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli). Which instruction should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging any beverage may include inappropriate choices (e.g., sugary drinks) that worsen diarrhea; rehydration solutions are preferred.
Question 2 of 5
An adult client with newly diagnosed cancer says, 'I'm really afraid of dying. Who's going to take care of my children?' What is the best initial response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An empathetic response acknowledging the client's fear opens communication, validating emotions without dismissing concerns or making assumptions.
Question 3 of 5
The client being seen in a clinic relates a history of just returning on a flight from El Salvador after going mountain climbing. The client is diagnosed by the HCP as having giardiasis. Which conclusion should the nurse make regarding how the client most likely contracted the infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giardiasis is contracted via contaminated food or water, common in areas with poor sanitation, such as during travel.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 22-month-old child who is thought to be autistic. During an interview with the nurse, the child's mother makes all of the following statements about his behavior until he was 1 year old. Which statement most strongly suggests that the child may be autistic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of distress when separated from the caregiver suggests impaired social attachment, a hallmark of autism, more so than feeding or motor milestones.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing content prepared by the student nurse, who is planning a presentation on risk reduction for developing ovarian cancer. Which statement should the nurse delete from the student's prepared content?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Nulliparity increases the risk of developing ovarian cancer. B. A high-fat diet increases the risk of developing ovarian cancer. C. The nurse should delete the statement about avoiding oral contraceptives. Using oral contraceptives is associated with a lower ovarian cancer risk if they are used for more than 5 years. D. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing ovarian cancer.