NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following activities is most suitable for a 10-year old with asthma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is ideal for children with asthma, as the humid environment reduces airway irritation, unlike high-exertion sports like soccer or basketball.
Question 2 of 5
A client on hospice home care is taking sips of water but refusing food. Family members appear distressed and insist that the personal care worker 'force feed' the client. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining that anorexia is normal in dying (
A) addresses family distress and aligns with hospice goals. Exploring concerns (
B) is secondary, feeding tubes (
C) are inappropriate, and choking warnings (
D) may escalate distress.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected colorectal cancer. Which of the following findings would support a diagnosis of colorectal cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Colorectal cancer often presents with fatigue (
A) due to anemia or systemic effects, blood in the stool (
B) from tumor bleeding, changes in bowel habits (
C) like diarrhea or constipation, and unintentional weight loss (
D) from malignancy-related cachexia. Elevated hemoglobin (E) is unlikely, as anemia is more common due to chronic blood loss.
Question 4 of 5
A person who has psoriasis is seen in the clinic. The lesions are covered with coal tar. Which instruction should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coal tar increases photosensitivity; protecting the area from sunlight for 24 hours prevents burns. Nausea, washing off, or skin darkening are not primary concerns.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client regarding bladder retraining. The ability to remain continent depends on the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The central nervous system coordinates bladder control, integrating sensory input and voluntary control for continence. Other systems play secondary roles.