NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who is hospitalized for an acute manic episode. Which of the following actions would the nurse expect to be included in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: During a manic episode, a private room (
B) minimizes stimuli, appropriate clothing (
C) supports dignity, group therapy (
D) fosters socialization, physical activity (E) channels energy, and dining with others (F) promotes normalcy. Planning an outing (
A) is inappropriate due to impulsivity risks.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Which client statements indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: ITP increases bleeding risk. Using a safety razor (
C) risks cuts, and ibuprofen (E) inhibits platelets, both requiring further teaching. Soft toothbrush (
A), safe walking (
B), and docusate (
D) are appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
Priorities to be considered intermediate are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Priorities designated as intermediate by the nurse are those that are not urgent. They do not affect the client's immediate physiological status.
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.