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
A man who is severely depressed following the death of his wife sits in the dayroom for hours at a time, not speaking to anyone and showing no interest in unit activities. He does not answer when spoken to. Which action should the nurse take to help him at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brief, non-demanding interactions show presence and support, respecting his depression without forcing engagement.
Question 3 of 5
A woman is admitted to the detoxification unit. She admits to drinking increasingly larger amounts of alcohol for the past five years. What question is most important for the nurse to ask initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Knowing the time of the last drink is critical to anticipate the onset of withdrawal symptoms, which can be life-threatening.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the 2-month-old newly hospitalized with pertussis (whooping cough). Which interventions, if prescribed, should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Erythromycin treats pertussis, immune globulin may be used in infants, and suction equipment manages secretions. Airborne precautions are not required (droplet is sufficient), and reporting is typically done by the HCP.
Question 5 of 5
The clinic nurse is teaching the mother of a child with head lice how to apply permethrin. Place the steps in the order that they should be performed.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C,B,E,D,A
Rationale: Permethrin is applied to dry hair, massaged in, left for 10 minutes, rinsed, and then nits are combed out.