NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A patient walked in an extremely busy emergency room. While waiting for his turn to been seen by the nurse, he suddenly became very aggressive and was demanding to see a doctor. He came forward to the nurse in a threatening stance.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions made by the nurse promotes her safety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creating a safe distance prioritizes the nurse's safety in a threatening situation.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
An elderly client denies that abuse is occurring. Which of the following factors could be a barrier for the client to admit being a victim?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fear of reprisal or further violence is a common barrier preventing elderly clients from reporting abuse, due to dependency on the abuser or fear of consequences. The other options are less relevant. Psychosocial Integrity
Extract:
You're performing an otoscopic examination on a 6-year-old child who comes to the nurse's office with an earache and a fever.
Question 3 of 5
In which direction should you pull his auricle to straighten the ear canal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulling the auricle up and back straightens the ear canal in children over 3.
Extract:
You are taking the history of a 14-year-old girl who has a BMI of 18. The girl reports of inability to eat, induced vomiting and severe constipation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to eat, induced vomiting, and low BMI suggest anorexia nervosa.
Extract:
Besides acute glomerulonephritis, a sequela of Streptococcus infection would be:
Question 5 of 5
Nephritic syndrome
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease involving the joints, heart, CNS, and subcutaneous tissue, believed to be an autoimmune process triggered by Streptococcus infection.