NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client diagnosed with Raynaud phenomenon about ways to prevent recurrent episodes. Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Caffeine, tobacco, and cold exposure can trigger Raynaud episodes. Yoga/tai chi and gloves help prevent attacks. Cold water immersion exacerbates symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
In order to enhance a client's response to medication for chest pain from acute angina, the nurse should emphasize
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Learning relaxation techniques. Reducing anxiety through relaxation enhances the effectiveness of pain medication for angina.
Question 3 of 5
The daughter of an 80-year-old client recently diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD) says to the nurse, 'I guess I can anticipate getting this disease myself at some point.' What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular exercise is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer disease. Family history is a risk factor, and aluminum is not a proven cause.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to the parent of a child with Kawasaki disease. The nurse informs the parent that the presence of which symptom should be immediately reported to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever in Kawasaki disease may indicate persistent inflammation or complications, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A 2 month-old child has had a cleft lip repair. The selection of which restraint would require no further action by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elbow. The elbow restraint will prevent the child from touching the surgical site without hindering movement of other parts of the body.