NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parent of a young adult recently diagnosed as being HIV positive calls the clinic in a panic saying, 'My son just cut himself shaving, and there is blood all over the bathroom. What should I do?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Household bleach effectively disinfects HIV in blood spills, and gloves protect the parent, following standard precautions.
Extract:
The physician orders high protein, high calorie and high salt diet on Valerie.
Question 2 of 5
When ask by the patient, the nurse would explain that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of mineralcorticoids (aldosterone) leads to a loss of sodium ions in the urine and subsequent hyponatremia, necessitating a high salt diet.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is taking a health history from a Native American client. It is critical that the nurse must remember that eye contact with such clients is considered
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rude. Native Americans consider direct eye contact to be impolite or aggressive among strangers.
Question 4 of 5
Which condition is associated with inadequate intake of vitamin C?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scurvy results from vitamin C deficiency, causing symptoms like bleeding gums and poor wound healing. The other conditions are related to different nutritional deficiencies. Physiological Adaptation
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 1 hour old. Which of the following findings should be reported to the healthcare provider? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Nasal flaring and grunting indicate respiratory distress, requiring immediate reporting. A respiratory rate of 50 and temperature of 36.5°C are normal for a newborn.