NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which comment, if made by the client, indicates adjustment to the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about injection ease reflects acceptance and engagement with self-management, indicating adjustment. Other comments show denial or secrecy.
Extract:
To evaluate possible laryngeal nerve injury following a thyroidectomy, the nurse on an hourly basis should:
Question 2 of 5
Ask the patient to speak.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If the laryngeal nerves are injured bilaterally during surgery, the vocal cords will tighten, interfering with speech. If one cord is affected, hoarseness develops. This can be evaluated simply by having the patient speak every hour.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A 76-year-old client is admitted to a long-term care facility with Alzheimer's-type dementia. The client has been wearing the same dirty clothes for several days. The nurse contacts the family and asks them to bring in clean clothing. Which intervention would best prevent further regression in the client's personal hygiene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with Alzheimer's-type dementia tend to fluctuate in their capabilities. Encouraging self-care to the extent possible helps increase the client's orientation and promotes a trusting relationship with the nurse. Making the client assume responsibility for physical care is unreasonable. Assigning a staff member to take over the client's physical care restricts the client's independence. Accepting the client's desire to go without bathing promotes poor hygiene.
Extract:
On the day of admission of a 55-year-old male patient came in with a diagnosis of acute MI
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has satisfactorily assisted the patient in prioritizing his concern when she discusses which of the following with the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medication and diet are critical to managing acute MI, preventing further cardiac events, and promoting recovery.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client. The client abruptly says to the nurse, 'The moon is full. Astronauts walk on the moon. Walking is a good health habit.' The client's remarks most likely indicate
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loose associations. The client's statements are loosely connected by related words, indicating disorganized thought.