NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working in a high risk antepartum clinic. A 40 year-old woman in the first trimester gives a thorough health history. Which information should receive priority attention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Over-the-counter drugs are a possible danger in early pregnancy. A report by the client that she has taken medications should be followed up immediately.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing calcium and vitamin D intake supports bone density in osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercises (
A) are beneficial, fluid restriction (
C) is irrelevant, and smoking cessation (
D) should be encouraged, not stopped.
Extract:
To evaluate possible laryngeal nerve injury following a thyroidectomy, the nurse on an hourly basis should:
Question 3 of 5
Ask the patient to speak.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If the laryngeal nerves are injured bilaterally during surgery, the vocal cords will tighten, interfering with speech. If one cord is affected, hoarseness develops. This can be evaluated simply by having the patient speak every hour.
Extract:
A patient with a tentative diagnosis of cholecystitis is discharged from the emergency room with instructions to make an appointment for a more definitive diagnosis workup.
Question 4 of 5
The recommendation that would produce the most valuable diagnostic information would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pain journal helps identify triggers and patterns, aiding cholecystitis diagnosis.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a person admitted with myasthenia gravis. What should be included in the nursing care plan for this person?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness, increasing aspiration risk; checking swallowing reflexes ensures safe feeding. Other actions are irrelevant.