NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which approach is a priority for the nurse who works with clients from many different cultures?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse must discover personal attitudes, prejudices and biases specific to different cultures. Awareness of these will prevent negative consequences for interactions with clients and families across cultures.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-year old is diagnosed with scarlet fever. Which oral manifestation is associated with scarlet fever?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scarlet fever causes a characteristic strawberry tongue (red or white-coated). White spots suggest thrush, grayish membranes indicate diphtheria, and black tongue is unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who is severely depressed. Which behavior by the client indicates improvement in his condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Improved self-care, such as grooming and dressing, indicates reduced depressive symptoms and increased engagement in daily activities.
Question 4 of 5
A 65-year-old Hispanic-Latino client with prostate cancer rates his pain as a 6 on a 0-to-10 scale. The client refuses all pain medication other than Motrin, which does not relieve his pain. The next action for the nurse to take is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ask the client about the refusal of certain pain medications. Understanding cultural or personal beliefs about pain management is essential for effective care.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest for an extended period of time. When planning care, the nurse knows that which nursing action will do most to help prevent muscle atrophy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active exercises, when possible, maintain muscle strength and prevent atrophy most effectively. Passive ROM, turning, or position changes are less effective for muscle preservation.