NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of glaucoma about the condition. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glaucoma involves increased intraocular pressure, and adherence to prescribed eye drops (e.g., timolol) is critical to prevent optic nerve damage. Dim light (
A) is unrelated, stopping medication (
C) is dangerous, and glaucoma results from reduced fluid drainage (not excess,
D).
Question 2 of 5
A client complains of pain and itching from herpes zoster. Which of the following provides temporary relief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blowing cool air can soothe the pain and itching of herpes zoster by reducing skin irritation without exacerbating the condition.
Extract:
The patient with pancreatitis may exhibit Cullen's sign on the physical examination.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following symptoms best describes Cullen's sign?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cullen's sign is periumbilical bluish discoloration, indicating intra-abdominal bleeding.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client has returned to her room following internal fixation of a fractured hip. To prevent dislocation of the hip prosthesis, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining the hip in an abducted position prevents dislocation of the prosthesis. Adduction or lying on the affected side increases dislocation risk. Supine is neutral but less specific.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a man who has radiation pellets in his mouth for mouth cancer. The nurse discovers one of the pellets in the sheets. What should the nurse do initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using forceps to place the pellet in a lead-lined container minimizes radiation exposure safely. Checking the mouth, client handling, or calling first delays containment.