NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching of proper foot care to a client with diabetes mellitus. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sandals (
D) expose feet to injury, increasing infection risk in diabetes. Lanolin (
A), avoiding heating pads (
B), and testing water (
C) are correct to prevent skin breakdown and burns.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing medical histories with several clients during a community health screening event. Which of the following client statements indicate a risk factor for cervical cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Cervical cancer is strongly linked to HPV infection (E), which is transmitted through sexual activity, including with multiple partners (
A). Smoking (
B) increases risk by impairing immune response to HPV. Chlamydia (
D) is associated with chronic inflammation, increasing susceptibility. Condom use (
C) reduces but does not eliminate HPV risk and is not a direct risk factor.
Question 3 of 5
During an initial prenatal visit, the practical nurse is reviewing the history of a client at 10 weeks gestation. Which finding is a priority to report to the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pet cats (
A) pose a toxoplasmosis risk, which can cause fetal harm, requiring immediate education and possible testing. Weight gain (
B) is normal, milky discharge (
C) is typical in pregnancy, and swimming (
D) is safe.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism who had a parathyroidectomy 4 hours ago. Which technique should the nurse use to check for complications in this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-parathyroidectomy, hypocalcemia is a potential complication due to reduced parathyroid hormone levels. Trousseau’s sign (
C), elicited by inflating a BP cuff to induce carpal spasm, indicates hypocalcemia, a critical complication requiring prompt intervention. The wrist hyperextension test (
A) is unrelated to hypocalcemia, and the Romberg test (
B) assesses balance, not relevant to this scenario.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with anemia recognizes which clinical manifestation as one specific for a hemolytic type of anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The destruction of red blood cells causes the release of bilirubin, leading to the yellow hue of the skin. Answers C and D occur with anemia but are not specific to hemolytic. Answer B does not relate.