NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse overheats the client talking with her husband about her new diagnosis of stage 1 breast cancer. Which statement by the client indicates that she does not fully understood the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Ninety percent of women with localized tumors (stage 1 and 2) can be expected to achieve long-term disease-free survival. This statement indicates she did not understand the diagnosis of stage 1 breast cancer. B. Both chemotherapy and radiation are recommended for stage 1 and 2 breast cancer. C. Both chemotherapy and radiation are recommended for stage I and 2 breast cancer. D. Stage 1 cancer means that it was contained in the area where the first abnormal cells began to develop.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is cleansing the skin of the hospitalized child with impetigo. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Impetigo is highly contagious. Wearing clean gloves prevents the spread of bacteria to others during skin cleansing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in a retirement home has noticed that Mr. A. and Ms. C. have been holding hands frequently. One day, the nurse enters Mr. A.'s room and finds Mr. A. and Ms. C. having sexual intercourse. Both residents are alert and oriented. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both residents are alert and oriented, indicating consensual activity; leaving and closing the door respects their privacy and autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
The family of an elderly client asks why their father puts so much salt on his food. The nurse should include which information in the response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging often dulls taste buds, particularly for salt, leading elderly individuals to overuse salt to enhance flavor.
Question 5 of 5
The college health nurse is teaching the student athlete diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. The student asks, "Will I be able to play soccer after I rest up for a few days?" Which is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mononucleosis causes splenomegaly, increasing the risk of spleen rupture. Contact sports like soccer should be avoided for 4–6 weeks.