NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about digoxin (Lanoxin) therapy. Which statement by the client indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the pulse before digoxin helps detect bradycardia, a sign of toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is at risk for infection. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent handwashing reduces infection risk in immunocompromised clients.
Question 3 of 5
Which action by the nurse is most appropriate while assessing the neurologic function of a client who has a freshly applied plaster cast to the lower extremity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client to wiggle the toes assesses motor function, ensuring no nerve compression from the cast.
Question 4 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with cancer receives external radiation therapy. Which of the nurse's instructions regarding bathing is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a soft cloth minimizes irritation to the sensitive, irradiated skin, promoting comfort and preventing skin breakdown.
Question 5 of 5
A 17-year-old unmarried postpartum client is being discharged. Which situation suggests the need for a community-based assistance referral after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Living alone as a young, unmarried mother indicates a lack of immediate support, necessitating a referral for community assistance.