NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Which of the following can an 8-month old perform?
Question 1 of 5
Walks up and down the stairs.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An 8-month-old commonly puts objects in their mouth, a developmental milestone.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A 42-year-old client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with shingles. Which findings confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia. It's caused by infection with the herpes virus varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It commonly causes severe, deep pain along a peripheral nerve on the trunk of the body and red, nodular skin lesions. Fever and malaise typically accompany these findings. Diarrhea doesn't commonly occur with shingles.
Question 3 of 5
A client with diverticulitis has received nutritional discharge instructions for a high-fiber diet. Which menu selection by the client would reinforce that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This diet has the highest amount of fiber. Answers A, B, and D have low amounts of fiber, so they're incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with Meniere's syndrome can help minimize attacks by teaching the client to limit her dietary intake of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meniere's syndrome is associated with fluid retention in the inner ear, and limiting salt intake helps reduce fluid buildup, minimizing attack frequency.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse observes the client having periods of apnea during sleep. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Periods of apnea during sleep in a COPD client may indicate sleep apnea or worsening respiratory status, requiring medical evaluation. Increasing oxygen (
A) without orders is unsafe, repositioning (
B) may not address apnea, and only documenting (
D) delays intervention.