NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaching about preventable diseases should emphasize the importance of getting the following vaccines:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polio, pertussis, and measles vaccines are critical for preventing communicable diseases through routine childhood immunization. The other options include diseases without available vaccines or less relevant combinations. Physiological Adaptation
Question 2 of 5
A child is sent to the school nurse by a teacher who has a written note that fifth disease is suspected. Which characteristic would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythema on the face, primarily on cheeks giving a 'slapped face' appearance. This is a hallmark of fifth disease (erythema infectiosum).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a post-op colostomy client. The client begins to cry, saying 'I'll never be attractive again with this ugly red thing.' What should be the first action taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encourage the client to discuss her feelings about the colostomy. Assessing the client's personal feelings about the stoma and colostomy care is essential to identify specific concerns before offering solutions.
Extract:
Fluid shift occurs immediately following the onset of burn.
Question 4 of 5
Nursing assessment indicating fluid shift include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delayed capillary refill is evident due to lack of volume and oxygen, indicating fluid shift post-burn.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of asthma who presents with wheezing and shortness of breath. The nurse should prioritize which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing and shortness of breath in asthma indicate bronchoconstriction, and administering a bronchodilator (e.g., albuterol) as ordered is the priority to relieve airway obstruction. Supine positioning (
B) worsens breathing, X-rays (
C) are diagnostic, and deep breathing (
D) is secondary.