NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse would expect an elderly client with a hearing loss caused by aging to have:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse would expect an elderly client with a hearing loss caused by aging to have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Presbycusis, age-related hearing loss, results from inner ear damage.
Extract:
A 30-year-old pregnant mother, in her third trimester, asks the community nurse what position is best for her to prevent heartburn.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse correctly recommends the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed post-meals prevents reflux, reducing heartburn.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a new mother about breastfeeding. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Frequent feeding, proper latch, alternating breasts, and burping ensure nutrition and comfort. Limiting feeding time is unnecessary and may reduce milk supply.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with chronic renal failure receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following findings would require an intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cloudy drainage from the catheter site indicates peritonitis, a serious complication requiring immediate intervention (e.g., antibiotics, physician notification). Abdominal fullness (
A) and bruising (
D) are common during early exchanges, and constipation (
B) is managed with diet or stool softeners.
Question 5 of 5
A 38-year-old woman, mother of two, has a mastectomy for breast cancer. When she returns to the physician's office a month later for a routine check-up, the nurse asks the client how she has been. Which of the following responses, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates that the client is experiencing a normal reaction to the surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One month post-mastectomy, emotional responses like difficulty coping and frequent crying are normal as the client processes grief and body image changes. Helping family (
A) or returning to work (
D) suggest advanced coping stages premature at this point, and social withdrawal (
C) indicates an abnormal reaction.