NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When teaching and preparing a client for a bone marrow biopsy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining a signed consent form is essential to ensure the client understands and agrees to the bone marrow biopsy procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A man who is being treated for paranoia walks toward the nurse's desk and observes the nurse making a telephone call. A few minutes later, he accuses the nurse of having called the police. How should the nurse interpret his behavior?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Interpreting a neutral action (phone call) as personally threatening indicates ideas of reference, a common feature of paranoia.
Question 3 of 5
Three days after admission for treatment of Valium addiction, a young woman briefly left the hospital to talk to a visitor. Her psychiatrist has threatened to discharge her for noncompliance with the treatment program. The client seems very despondent, refusing to get out of bed. The evening nurse finds the client crying, 'I've screwed everything up. It's hopeless. It's no use.' In responding to the client, which of the following would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging her sadness and assessing for suicidal ideation addresses her emotional state and ensures safety, given her despondency.
Question 4 of 5
The HCP recommends tamoxifen for the female client because she is at high risk for developing breast cancer. The client asks the nurse to explain how this drug will help avoid developing breast cancer. Which information about tamoxifen should be the basis for the nurse's response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A. Tamoxifen does not have anti-inflammatory properties. B. Tamoxifen is a hormonal rather than a chemotherapeutic agent. C. A major side effect of tamoxifen is that it increases the risk of developing endometrial cancer. D. Tamoxifen (Soltamox) blocks estrogen receptors on tumor cells, and thus the cell growth declines and the tumor regresses.
Question 5 of 5
The family of an elderly client asks why their father puts so much salt on his food. The nurse should include which information in the response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging often dulls taste buds, particularly for salt, leading elderly individuals to overuse salt to enhance flavor.