NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parent of a 7-year-old client with celiac disease. Which statement by the parent would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Barley contains gluten, which is harmful in celiac disease, indicating a need for further teaching. Rice, corn, potatoes, lifelong gluten-free diet, and avoiding processed foods are correct.
Question 2 of 5
The women’s health nurse is caring for a 30-year-old client who wants to use the ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin patch for contraception. Regarding this method of birth control, which finding should be most concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deep venous thrombosis is a contraindication for estrogen-containing contraceptives like the patch due to increased clotting risk. Heavy menses, family history of breast cancer, and obesity are less critical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is a college athlete and was recently diagnosed with moderate persistent asthma. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Secondhand smoke is a known asthma trigger, exacerbating symptoms. Penicillin, talc, and strenuous activity are not primary asthma triggers, though activity may require premedication with bronchodilators.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse enters a client’s room just as the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is completing a bath and placing thigh-high anti-embolism stockings on the client. Which situation would cause the nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rolling and folding the stockings creates pressure points, risking skin breakdown and poor circulation. Supine application and correct toe opening placement are appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
An adult who had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with expressive aphasia has started saying some words. The client's family is quite upset because the words are mostly profanity. They tell the nurse that the client usually does not use profanity. How should the nurse respond to the family?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Profanity in early expressive aphasia post-CVA is common due to disinhibition in damaged brain areas; reassuring the family that other words will follow is appropriate.