NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which instruction regarding rescue breathing is important to include in the parent-teaching plan when a newborn is at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For infant rescue breathing, covering the nose and mouth and blowing just enough air to make the chest rise ensures effective ventilation without overinflation.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement provides the best indication that a client understands the nurse's teaching about alprazolam (Xanax), a newly prescribed medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol can potentiate alprazolam's sedative effects, increasing the risk of adverse events, so avoiding it indicates understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A homeless person has an enlarged, tender liver, and a hepatitis B infection is suspected. Which information in the client's history is most likely the etiologic factor for the disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood, such as via shared needles, making this the most likely etiologic factor.
Question 4 of 5
After assessing the client, the nurse initiates the process for reporting the client's STI to the state health agency. Which client has the STI that the nurse is reporting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. This illustrates acne vulgaris, which is not an STI. B. This illustrates herpes. While herpes simplex may not necessarily be state reportable, it is an STI. By state law, the incidence of some STIs must be reported to the state. C. This illustrates a contact dermatitis; in this client it was caused by nail polish. D. This illustrates candidiasis or thrush. This is not reportable.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Parkinson's disease. Which intervention promotes mobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, deliberate steps help overcome shuffling gait in Parkinson's disease.