NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client regarding bladder retraining. The ability to remain continent depends on the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The central nervous system coordinates bladder control, integrating sensory input and voluntary control for continence. Other systems play secondary roles.
Question 2 of 5
A Hispanic client confides in the nurse that she is concerned that staff may give her newborn the 'evil eye.' The nurse should communicate to other personnel that the appropriate approach is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In many cultures, an 'evil eye' is cast when looking at a person without touching him. Thus, the spell is broken by touching while looking or assessing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing first aid at an outdoor festival when a client reports dizziness and weakness. The client is flushed, sweating, nauseated, and slightly tachycardic. Which action is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Symptoms suggest heat exhaustion. Moving to a cool area and providing fluids (
D) is the first step. EMS (
A) is premature, leaving (
B) delays care, and intoxication (
C) is not indicated.
Question 4 of 5
A 3 year-old child has tympanostomy tubes in place. The child's parent asks the nurse if he can swim in the family pool. The best response from the nurse is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Water should not enter the ears. Children should use ear plugs when bathing or swimming and should not put their heads under the water.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is giving preoperative medication to an adult who is scheduled for surgery. The client says to the nurse that she does not want to have a transfusion during surgery because it is against her religion. The client has signed a consent form for surgery. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An addendum to refuse transfusions respects the client's religious beliefs, ensuring informed consent. Other responses dismiss her autonomy or delay care.