NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse working on a pediatric oncology unit recognizes which as a personal coping strategy for remaining effective when caring for dying children?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing exercise (
D) is a healthy coping strategy to manage stress. Attending memorials (
A), avoiding grief expression (
B), or ending contact (
C) may not promote long-term emotional resilience.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients does the nurse identify as being at high risk for developing colorectal cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: High red meat/low fiber diet (
A), ulcerative colitis (
C), and family history (E) are established risk factors for colorectal cancer. Obesity (
B) and smoking (
D) have weaker associations.
Question 3 of 5
Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) provide data to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Determine reimbursement for a medical diagnosis. DRGs are the basis of prospective payment plans for reimbursement for Medicare clients.
Question 4 of 5
A woman has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which comment by the client indicates that she understands the nature of the disease process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a cane for balance shows understanding of multiple sclerosis' chronic, progressive nature causing mobility issues, unlike expecting full recovery or avoiding grandchildren.
Question 5 of 5
A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. The pulse oximeter shows a saturation of 86% on room air. The nurse finds bilateral diminished lung sounds and low-pitched wheezing posteriorly, shallow respirations, respiratory rate of 32/min, and use of accessory muscles. What is the most appropriate oxygen delivery device for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Venturi mask (
D) delivers precise oxygen concentrations, ideal for COPD exacerbation to avoid hypercapnia. Nasal cannula (
A), non-rebreathing mask (
B), and Oxymizer (
C) are less precise.