NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Understanding that there is need to protect susceptible persons from exposure to chickenpox during the acute phase, the nurse should question the mother of a child with chickenpox about relatives or friends who are receiving:
Question 1 of 5
Understanding that there is need to protect susceptible persons from exposure to chickenpox during the acute phase, the nurse should question the mother of a child with chickenpox about relatives or friends who are receiving:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steroid therapy increases susceptibility to severe chickenpox, requiring caution.
Extract:
The physician orders a paracentesis for a patient with ascites.
Question 2 of 5
Before the procedure, the nurse should instruct the patient to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Emptying the bladder prevents injury during paracentesis needle insertion.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old child tells the nurse she is embarrassed when her child plays with other children because he does not share his toys or even interact with the other children. The nurse's response to the mother is based on the knowledge that a 2-year-old usually engages in which type of play?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 years, children typically engage in parallel play, playing alongside but not interactively with others, a normal developmental stage that does not involve sharing.
Extract:
After a patient has cataract surgery, the nurse should:
Question 4 of 5
After a patient has cataract surgery, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding vigorous activities like brushing prevents increased intraocular pressure post-cataract surgery.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
To remove hard contact lenses from an unresponsive client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring the lens is on the cornea and gently manipulating the lids prevents corneal damage during removal. Grasping or irrigating may cause injury, and sterile gloves are unnecessary unless infection is present. Basic Care and Comfort