NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes bilateral bruises on the arms of an elderly client in a long-term care facility. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Directly asking about potential abuse (e.g., grabbing) is appropriate to investigate suspected elder abuse, as bilateral arm bruises suggest gripping. Less specific questions may not elicit critical information. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 2 of 5
A client has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The nurse enters the room and the client tells the nurse that she is stupid. What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring feelings with the verbally aggressive client helps to put angry feelings into words and then to engage in problem solving.
Extract:
The nurse might expect a patient with multiple sclerosis to complain about the most common initial symptom which is:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse might expect a patient with multiple sclerosis to complain about the most common initial symptom which is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Visual disturbances, such as optic neuritis, are a common initial symptom of multiple sclerosis.
Extract:
On the third day post partum day, a mother asks why her newborn's skin has begun to appear yellow.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should plan to teach her that the change in skin tone is a result of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physiologic jaundice results from the breakdown of excess red blood cells in newborns.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a lumbar laminectomy 24 hours ago. Which of the following interventions is MOST important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary retention is a common complication post-laminectomy due to spinal anesthesia or nerve irritation, requiring close monitoring to prevent bladder distension. Ambulation (
A) and analgesics (
C) are important, and flat positioning (
B) is recommended but secondary to bladder assessment.