NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on nutritional therapy for a client with chronic kidney disease. Which statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Salt substitutes often contain potassium, which is restricted in chronic kidney disease due to impaired kidney excretion. This statement indicates a misunderstanding. The other statements correctly reflect sodium restriction, phosphorus restriction, and fluid intake considerations.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. What behavior demonstrates that the client is building resilience toward improving anxiety symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Practicing stress-reduction techniques daily, such as mindfulness or deep breathing, actively builds resilience by equipping the client with tools to manage anxiety symptoms effectively. Avoiding situations may reinforce anxiety, identifying triggers is helpful but less proactive, and relying solely on medication does not foster long-term resilience.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is giving instructions to a group of women about breast self-examination. Which statement indicates that the client needs more instruction about the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breast self-exams should continue lifelong, not stop at menopause, as breast cancer risk persists. Other statements reflect correct technique.
Question 4 of 5
How often must physical restraints be released?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical restraints must be released every 2 hours to assess skin, circulation, and comfort, with checks every 30 minutes while restrained. Safety and Infection Control
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly admitted client with schizophrenia who is experiencing persecutory delusions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest including in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focusing on the client's feelings related to delusions helps build trust and validates their emotional experience without reinforcing the delusion. Exploring meanings or challenging delusions directly can escalate distress or resistance, as delusions are fixed beliefs in schizophrenia.