NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse recognizes that a pacemaker is indicated when a patient is experiencing:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a pacemaker is indicated when a patient is experiencing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart block disrupts normal conduction, often requiring a pacemaker to maintain rhythm.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
An adult who is receiving cancer chemotherapy asks the nurse if her fatigue has anything to do with the chemotherapy. What should the nurse include when responding to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes anemia by reducing red blood cells, leading to fatigue, a common side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A young adult male has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. Which of these statements by this client would need to be explored by the nurse to clarify his understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 3 is the most extensive involvement of cancer with any type, indicating a need to clarify the client's misunderstanding.
Question 4 of 5
Damage to which area of the brain results in receptive aphasia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The temporal lobe contains the auditory association area. If the area is damaged in the dominant hemisphere, the client hears words but doesn't know their meaning. Damage to the parietal lobe affects the client's ability to identify special relationships with the environment. When damaged, the occipital lobe affects visual associations. The client can visualize objects but can't identify them. The frontal lobe acts as a storage area for memory.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing improves oxygenation, high-calorie/protein diets support nutrition, and smoking cessation prevents progression. High oxygen risks CO2 retention, and excessive fluids are not standard.