NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is screening clients for those at risk for developing a pressure injury. At highest risk for developing a pressure injury is the client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with quadriplegia are at high risk due to immobility, which impairs circulation and increases pressure on skin. Moist skin increases the risk of skin breakdown, and elevated temperature may indicate infection or inflammation, further increasing risk.
Question 2 of 5
A child's burn is debrided each day with hydrotherapy to remove the eschar. The child's parents ask why this immersion is necessary. What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrotherapy removes eschar to prevent infection and prepare for grafting, accurately explaining the procedure's purpose.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse enters a client's room and finds that the client and spouse are crying. The spouse states that the health care provider just diagnosed the client with Alzheimer disease. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging the emotional impact of the diagnosis validates the client's and spouse's feelings, fostering therapeutic communication and trust.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has recommended that an adult male be scheduled for a left heart catheterization. The client asks the nurse what a cardiac catheterization is for. What information should be included when responding to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Left heart catheterization visualizes coronary arteries to assess for blockages, aiding in diagnosing coronary artery disease.
Question 5 of 5
While the nurse is preparing medications, a code occurs. One of the nursing assistants offers to help by administering the medications. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding medications prioritizes the code response, as CNAs cannot administer medications, ensuring patient safety and appropriate task delegation.