NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
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The school nurse found out that the boy in the class has head lice.
Question 1 of 5
What is your nursing priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informing the mother ensures prompt treatment and prevents spread.
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Question 2 of 5
A client being discharged from the cardiac step-down unit following a myocardial infarction (MI), is given a prescription for a beta-blocking drug. A nursing student asks the charge nurse why this drug would be used by a client who is not hypertensive. What is an appropriate response by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One action of beta-blockers is to decrease systemic vascular resistance by dilating arterioles. This is useful for the client with coronary artery disease, and will reduce the risk of another MI or sudden death.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy. Which of the following statements indicates the patient needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Saying 'I can eat whatever I want' indicates a misunderstanding, as dietary restrictions (e.g., avoiding gas-forming foods) are needed to manage colostomy output. Other statements reflect correct care.
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Hypophonia:
Question 4 of 5
Hypophonia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypophonia is reduced speech volume, often seen in Parkinson's disease.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaling slowly and deeply maximizes lung expansion, preventing atelectasis. Exhaling forcefully is incorrect, use is routine, and holding breath is secondary.