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 client with moderate pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a poor candidate for regional anesthesia during labor and delivery. If she were to receive this form of anesthesia, she might experience:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a client with PIH, uteroplacental perfusion may be inadequate and gas exchange may be poor. Regional anesthesia increases the risk of hypotension resulting from sympathetic blockade, possibly causing fetal and maternal hypoxia. Hypertension, seizures, and renal toxicity aren't associated with regional anesthesia.
Question 3 of 5
A 65-year-old female is planning for retirement. Which statement indicates that the client has achieved ego integrity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ego integrity, per Erikson, involves acceptance of one's life and finding meaning, as shown by planning to join a travel club .
Choices B, C, and D reflect uncertainty or despair.
Question 4 of 5
A 42-year-old client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with shingles. Which findings confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia. It's caused by infection with the herpes virus varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It commonly causes severe, deep pain along a peripheral nerve on the trunk of the body and red, nodular skin lesions. Fever and malaise typically accompany these findings. Diarrhea doesn't commonly occur with shingles.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the dental status of an 18-month-old child. How many teeth should the nurse expect to examine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An 18-month-old child typically has about 12 teeth, calculated by subtracting 6 from the child's age in months (18 - 6 = 12). Health Promotion and Maintenance