NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What interpersonal relief behavior is Ashley using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatizing involves expressing emotional conflict, like Ashley's severe anxiety, through physical symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. The other behaviors do not match her presentation. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 2 of 5
A client complains of pain and itching from herpes zoster. Which of the following provides temporary relief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blowing cool air can soothe the pain and itching of herpes zoster by reducing skin irritation without exacerbating the condition.
Extract:
A 78-year-old client is admitted for open reduction of a wrist fracture. That night she is found wandering in the hallway near the fire alarm. When the nurse calls the client's name, the client says, 'If you come any closer to me I'll pull this fire alarm. You're a drug addict. I saw you taking drugs out of the cabinet.'
Question 3 of 5
The best response by the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response addresses safety calmly without escalating the situation.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Several passengers aboard an airliner suddenly become weak and suffer breathing difficulty. The diagnosis is likely to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden, simultaneous symptoms in a group suggest chemical exposure, likely affecting the respiratory system. The other conditions are less likely to cause acute, collective symptoms. Safety and Infection Control
Question 5 of 5
The nurse wishes to decrease a client's use of denial and increase the client's expression of feelings. To do this the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive reinforcement of expressed feelings encourages the client to continue sharing emotions, reducing reliance on denial. Direct confrontation or instruction may increase resistance. Psychosocial Integrity