NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should be included for the client taking calcium supplements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking calcium supplements with meals enhances absorption and reduces gastrointestinal upset.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of HPV is at risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client with HPV is at higher risk for cervical and vaginal cancer related to this STI. She is not at higher risk for the cancers mentioned in answers A, C, and D, so those are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse at the prenatal clinic is reinforcing education to a client who is HIV positive. Which information is appropriate for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuing antiretroviral therapy (
A) during pregnancy reduces HIV transmission to the infant. Tdap vaccine (
B) is recommended in pregnancy. Breastfeeding (
C) is contraindicated in HIV-positive mothers in high-resource settings. Infants (
D) require prophylaxis post-birth.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who has internal radiation for cancer of the cervix. Which of the following situations poses the greatest risk for others?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged close contact (daughter's hours-long visit) increases radiation exposure risk. Brief visits, tray setup, or mopping pose minimal risk.
Question 5 of 5
Before administering a feeding through a gastrostomy tube, what is the priority nursing assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tube patency should be checked prior to all feedings. The feeding should not be attempted if the tube is not patent.