NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about erythema infectiosum. Which of the following factors are not correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythema infectiosum (Fifth disease) is common in adults, contrary to the statement. The other factors are correct: it typically presents with a 'slapped face' rash, no fever, and a characteristic rash. Safety and Infection Control
Question 2 of 5
When taking a dietary history from a newly admitted client, the nurse should remember that which of the following foods is a common allergen?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Common food allergens include berries, peanuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, shellfish, and eggs. Bread, carrots, and oranges rarely cause allergic reactions.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 3-year-old has been told that her child has a brain tumor. She initially begins to cry and accuses the physicians of lying. Which of the following stages is the mother most likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anger is the stage of grief in which a person expresses anger about the diagnosis or situation. Acceptance occurs when the person comes to terms with the diagnosis. This situation isn't an example of a psychotic episode; it's a normal stage of the grieving process. Denial is the stage of grief when a person refuses to believe the truth.
Extract:
When taking the BP of a patient who has AIDS the nurse must:
Question 4 of 5
Wear clean gloves.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood and body fluid precautions require that hands be washed before and after patient care to minimize the risk of transmission.
Extract:
Which of the following is the appropriate narcotic-analgesic ordered to provide pain relief on the patient with pancreatitis?
Question 5 of 5
Codeine 30 mgs.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Demerol is preferred for pancreatitis to avoid morphine's effect on the sphincter of Oddi.