NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following cutaneous manifestations is associated with Lyme disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lyme disease is characterized by an annular (erythema migrans) rash, often with a bull's-eye appearance, at the site of the tick bite.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on oral care and symptom management to a client with head and neck cancer who has developed mouth sores related to external radiation therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Water-soluble lubricant , avoiding irritants , soft brushing , and saline rinses promote comfort. Alcohol-based mouthwash irritates sores.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is feeding a client who experienced a right-sided stroke and has dysphagia and hemianopsia. Which of the following actions would be appropriate for the nurse to take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Placing food on the stronger side and upright positioning reduce aspiration risk. Head turning may not help right-sided stroke, thinning food increases aspiration, and straws are unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching of proper technique for colostomy irrigation for the home health client. Which client action indicates that further instruction is required?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using an enema set is incorrect; a cone-tipped irrigator is required for safe colostomy irrigation. Water volume , height , and clamping are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chronic bronchitis tells the home health nurse of being exhausted all day due to coughing all night and being unable to sleep. The client can feel thick mucus in the chest and throat. Which teaching can the nurse reinforce to help the client mobilize secretions and improve sleep? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Fluids , humidifiers , guaifenesin , and huff coughing thin and mobilize secretions. Pursed lip breathing aids exhalation, not secretion clearance.