NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which isolation procedure will be followed for secretions and blood?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard Precautions apply to all body fluids except sweat, including blood and secretions, to reduce transmission risk in all client interactions. Safety and Infection Control
Question 2 of 5
The 24-hour day-night cycle is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The circadian rhythm governs the 24-hour day-night cycle, regulating sleep and other physiological processes. The other terms refer to different biological rhythms. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 3 of 5
The most suitable diet for the client with Meniere's disease is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low sodium diet and nicotinic acid have been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of Meniere's disease. Answers A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not relieve the symptoms of Meniere's disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room to discover that the client has no pulse or respirations. After calling for help, the first action the nurse should take is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Establishing an open airway is always the primary objective in a cardiopulmonary arrest.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is observing a staff member perform open suctioning for a client who has a tracheostomy tube. The nurse should intervene if the staff member is observed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying suction while inserting the catheter can cause tracheal mucosa damage and hypoxia. Flushing the catheter with saline maintains patency, and semi-Fowler position aids breathing and reduces aspiration risk during suctioning.