NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing goal for a client at risk for nutritional problems?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Promoting healthy nutritional practices is a proactive goal to prevent nutritional issues. The other options are either interventions or specific outcomes not universally applicable. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 2 of 5
A schizophrenic client talks animatedly but the staff are unable to understand what the client is communicating. The client is observed mumbling to herself and speaking to the radio. A desirable outcome for this client's care will be
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Engages in meaningful and understandable verbal communication. The outcome addresses the impaired verbal communication deficit observed in the client.
Extract:
Mr. Smith is 67-year-old black male brought to the hospital by his wife, who stated that he fell down 20 minutes ago and has been unable to speak or move his right side since then. Mr. Smith has no significant past medical history. On exam, Mr. Smith is conscious, very anxious, his speech is garbed and unintelligible, he has a left facial droop, and he is completely right hemiphlegic.
Question 3 of 5
The most likely etiology for his symptoms is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mr. Smith has all the classic symptoms of a stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CV
A). Although he had a fall, traumatic brain injury is less likely given he maintained consciousness.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respecting the patient’s decision upholds autonomy and ethical practice. Administering or persuading against beliefs violates rights, and ignoring wishes dismisses patient-centered care.
Extract:
A teen-ager was diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 5 of 5
Appropriate diagnostic test would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A complete blood count (CB
C) assesses hemoglobin, hematocrit, and other parameters for anemia.