NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of an adolescent client who arrived at the emergency department after discovering that the client was involved in a motor vehicle collision. The parent asks about the clients condition. The client is unconscious and is currently receiving CPR. Which of the following responses would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Honest, clear communication about the critical situation (CPR) is appropriate while maintaining sensitivity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice who is being treated with phototherapy. What action by the nurse would require the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clothing during phototherapy reduces skin exposure to light, decreasing treatment efficacy.
Question 3 of 5
A female client is admitted for a breast biopsy. She says, tearfully to the nurse, 'If this turns out to be cancer and I have to have my breast removed, my partner will never come near me.' The nurse's best response would be which of these statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is a general lead-in type of response that encourages further discussion without focusing on an area that the nurse, but possibly not the client, feels is a problem.
Question 4 of 5
An anxious parent of a 4 year-old consults the nurse for guidance in how to answer the child's question, 'Where do babies come from?' What is the nurse's best response to the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a child asks a question, give a simple answer. Honesty is important, but answers should be simple and age-appropriate, providing only the information the child is ready to understand.
Question 5 of 5
A behavior modification program is planned for an adolescent who exhibits disruptive behavior. Which action by the nurse is most consistent with a behavior modification program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive reinforcement (extra privileges for non-disruptive behavior) aligns with behavior modification, encouraging desired actions. Punishment, reminders, or asking perceptions are less effective.