NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The unit secretary notifies the nurse that 4 clients called the nurses' station reporting pain. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shoulder pain radiating down the arm post-amputation suggests a possible cardiac event (e.g., angina), a life-threatening condition requiring immediate assessment. Other pains, while severe, are more likely related to known conditions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse understands that during the 'tension building' phase of a violent relationship, when the batterer makes unreasonable demands, the battered victim may experience feelings of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helplessness. Victims feel depressed and helpless despite efforts to please the batterer.
Question 3 of 5
A 12-month-old client has a high blood lead level of 18 mcg/dL. The nurse is reinforcing teaching about lead poisoning to the parents. Which statements made by a parent indicate that teaching has been successful? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Inspecting the home identifies lead sources (e.g., paint, dust). Frequent hand washing reduces ingestion of lead dust. Follow-up testing monitors levels. Vacuuming may spread lead dust; wet mopping is preferred. Hot water can leach lead from pipes; cold water is safer.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following instructions should be given to a client regarding testicular self-exam?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testicular self-examination (TSE) is recommended monthly, not bimonthly or yearly, and is best performed during or after a warm shower or bath when the scrotum is relaxed, making it easier to detect abnormalities. Transillumination is a medical procedure, not part of TSE.
Question 5 of 5
Unlicensed assistive personnel on the cardiac floor report to the nurse that, during the first vital sign measurement on the shift, a client's blood pressure measured 196/102 mm Hg on the automated blood pressure machine. What action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Automated BP readings can be inaccurate. Rechecking with a manual cuff ensures accuracy before escalating or medicating, as severe hypertensionزه://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q7sE1Xh_1Qsevere hypertension (≥180/110 mm Hg) requires prompt action if confirmed.