NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking about diaper changes with a client who is 48 hours postpartum. The client states, 'I cannot change my baby's diaper as well as you can. Will you change it for me?' Which of the following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the client while they change the diaper builds confidence and promotes independence.
Question 2 of 5
Which tasks are appropriate for the nurse in a long-term care unit to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Collecting vital signs and recording intake/output are within the scope of unlicensed assistive personnel. Other tasks require nursing judgment or are outside their scope.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following meals would be best tolerated by the client receiving Leukeran?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leukeran can cause nausea, so bland, cool foods like pea soup, fruit slush, and ice cream are better tolerated than heavy or acidic meals.
Question 4 of 5
A young Spanish-speaking client is experiencing a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage). Which illustrates the best use of an interpreter to explain the situation to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: A female interpreter respects cultural sensitivity, eye contact with the client fosters trust, and teaching one intervention at a time aids understanding. Friends/relatives as interpreters violate HIPAA.
Question 5 of 5
After successful alcohol detoxification, a client remarked to a friend, 'I've tried to stop drinking but I just can't. I can't even work without having a drink.' The client's belief that he needs alcohol indicates his dependence is primarily
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: With psychological dependence, it is the client's thoughts and attitude toward alcohol that produce craving and compulsive use.