NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When teaching a postmenopausal client about breast self-examination, which instruction by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing breast self-examination on the first day of the month provides a consistent schedule for postmenopausal women, as hormonal fluctuations no longer affect breast tissue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected stroke. Which finding requires immediate notification of the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slurred speech is a hallmark sign of stroke, indicating potential neurological damage and requiring urgent medical intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A 10-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with endocarditis secondary to rheumatic fever. Which assessment finding in the child's medical history is most consistent with this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rheumatic fever, which can lead to endocarditis, is often triggered by an untreated streptococcal infection, such as strep throat, in susceptible children.
Question 4 of 5
When the client with a slow-bleeding cerebral aneurysm asks for assistance to the toilet for a bowel movement, which missing response is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a bedpan prevents straining during a bowel movement, which could increase intracranial pressure and exacerbate bleeding in a cerebral aneurysm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. Which action maintains airway patency?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning as needed removes mucus and maintains airway patency, preventing obstruction in a tracheostomy client.