NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents how to reduce the spread of impetigo. The nurse should encourage parents to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spread of childhood infections, including impetigo, can be reduced when children are taught proper hand-washing technique. Because impetigo is spread through direct contact, covering the mouth and nose when sneezing won't prevent its spread. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent a child from contracting impetigo. Isolating the child with impetigo is unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
A 38 year-old female client is admitted to the hospital with an acute exacerbation of asthma. This is her third admission for asthma in 7 months. She describes how she doesn't really like having to use her medications all the time. Which explanation by the nurse best describes the long-term consequence of uncontrolled airway inflammation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lung remodeling and permanent changes in lung function will result. Chronic inflammation causes airway edema and obstruction, leading to permanent lung damage.
Extract:
After a craniotomy for the removal of hematoma sustained in a fall, the patient is returned to the recovery room.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse places the child in a semi-fowler's position to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This position utilizes gravity to drain fluid from the head and prevent fluid accumulation, reducing the risk of increased intracranial pressure.
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Question 4 of 5
A corporate executive works 60-80 hours a week. The client is experiencing some physical signs of stress. The nurse teaches the client biofeedback techniques. This is an example of which of the following health-promotion interventions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biofeedback is a relaxation technique that helps manage stress by teaching control over physiological responses. It is not structure, time management, or exercise. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are common chemotherapy side effects due to gastrointestinal irritation and require monitoring for dehydration or malnutrition. Increased appetite (
A) and energy (
D) are unlikely, and white blood cell count (
B) typically decreases (neutropenia).