NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The practical nurse is caring for a 48-year-old executive on the cardiac unit who has just been diagnosed with primary hypertension. Which teaching strategy would be most effective to reinforce prior teaching from the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active participation in meal selection reinforces learning and promotes adherence to a low-sodium diet.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Cholesterol
<200 mg/dL
(5.2 mmol/L)
220 mg/dL
(5.7 mmol/L)
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client during a routine physical examination. Which of the following findings would be most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brownish skin thickening on the neck may indicate acanthosis nigricans, associated with insulin resistance or diabetes, requiring prompt reporting.
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Question 3 of 5
A nursing diagnosis of 'ineffective airway clearance related to pain' is identified for a client who had open abdominal surgery 2 days ago. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain control is the priority to enable effective coughing and airway clearance.
Question 4 of 5
A hearing-impaired client is becoming withdrawn and depressed. He reports that even with a hearing aid, he is having increased difficulty hearing. Which suggestion is least likely to be helpful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hearing guide dog is less helpful for communication compared to social engagement, TDD, or closed-caption TV, which directly address hearing loss.
Question 5 of 5
The clinic nurse reinforces teaching to a client with systemic lupus erythematosus. Which instructions will the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Stress, sun exposure, and infections can exacerbate lupus. Influenza vaccination is recommended, and antibiotic soap is unnecessary.