NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should teach parents of small children that the most common type of first-degree burn is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sunburn is the most common first-degree burn in children due to frequent sun exposure without adequate protection. Education on sunscreen use is critical. Safety and Infection Control
Question 2 of 5
The client is receiving furosemide daily. Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands the dietary needs related to this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss; watermelon is high in potassium, helping to replace it, indicating dietary understanding. The other foods are not notably potassium-rich.
Question 3 of 5
Which safety device is most restrictive for a client with dementia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The goal of care for clients with dementia is to maintain the highest level of functioning. When restraints must be used, the least restrictive type of restraint possible should be used. A lap tray over a wheelchair severely limits the client's mobility and can cause injury if the client tries to get out of the wheelchair. A walker can be very helpful to clients with dementia as they commonly have unsteady gaits. Childproof locks are helpful in preventing accidental contact with harmful substances. An electronic monitoring system is an effective way of managing a client who wanders.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of college students about breast self-examination. A woman asks for the best time to perform the monthly exam. What is the best reply by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best time for a breast self-exam (BSE) is a week after a menstrual cycle, when the breasts are no longer swollen and tender due to hormone elevation.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been taking alprazolam (Xanax) for four years to manage anxiety. The client reports taking 0.5 mg four times a day. Which statement indicates that the client understands the nurse's teaching about discontinuing the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gradual tapering, as described, prevents withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines like Xanax. The other statements reflect misunderstandings about safe discontinuation. Psychosocial Integrity