NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A newly diagnosed HIV patient is in your care. The patient has a positive PPD result of 5 mm induration and a normal CXR.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following represents preferred treatment of this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: INH with pyridoxine is the standard treatment for latent TB in HIV patients with a positive PPD.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a pregnant patient in her third trimester. Which of the following findings should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe headache and visual disturbances suggest preeclampsia, a medical emergency. Mild edema, heartburn, and frequent urination are normal in late pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
The client states, 'My discharge plan leaves me with a lot to do. I don't think I can do it. I'm never good at doing things.' The nurse knows the client lacks:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expressing doubt in ability to manage the discharge plan indicates low self-efficacy, a belief in one's capacity to execute tasks.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of migraines. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Migraines typically cause unilateral throbbing pain with photophobia and nausea due to neurological sensitivity. Bilateral dull pain (
A) suggests tension headache, constant pain (
C) indicates chronic headache, and activity (
D) worsens migraines.
Question 5 of 5
An 8 year-old child is hospitalized during the edema phase of minimal change nephrotic syndrome. The nurse is assisting in choosing the lunch menu. Which menu is the best choice?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This menu is lowest in sodium. Ideally, low fat milk would be available.