NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Lithium carbonate is ordered for a client with overactive behavior. The nurse should observe the client for which of these side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea is a common side effect of lithium, requiring monitoring to prevent dehydration or toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in the ED plans to assess three children: a 5-year-old with measles (rubeola), a 2-year-old with roseola, and a 6-year-old with rubella. Based on the severity of the infection, which child should the nurse plan to assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubeola has a higher risk of severe complications (e.g., pneumonia, encephalitis) compared to roseola or rubella, which are generally milder.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory results for the 10-year-old diagnosed with chicken pox. Which value should be most concerning to the nurse? Place an X next to the value that is most concerning.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This question requires the nurse to identify abnormal lab values, such as elevated liver enzymes (e.g., AST/ALT) or thrombocytopenia, which could indicate complications like hepatitis or bleeding risk in chickenpox.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing information to the parents about how to obtain a test-tape specimen to determine if their child has pinworms. Place the nurse's instructions in the order that they should be completed for obtaining the specimen.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: B,E,A,D,C
Rationale: The tape test for pinworms involves applying tape to the perianal area in the morning, storing the sample, and repeating the process to confirm diagnosis.