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 conducting a community health education session on influenza prevention. Which of the following recommendations should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent handwashing reduces influenza transmission by removing viruses from surfaces. Vaccination is critical for all ages, masks are beneficial, and fluid intake supports health, not prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A primary belief of psychiatric mental health nursing is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The belief that every person is worthy of dignity and respect is foundational to psychiatric mental health nursing, emphasizing client-centered care. The other options are also relevant but not the primary belief highlighted here. Psychosocial Integrity
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of bipolar disorder who is prescribed lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lithium can cause hyponatremia, and monitoring serum sodium ensures safe levels (therapeutic lithium range: 0.6–1.2 mEq/L). Glucose (
B), calcium (
C), and hemoglobin (
D) are not directly affected by lithium therapy.
Extract:
The mother's condition has deteriorated during labor and a cesarean section is required. Her husband is worried and anxious about the changed of plan and demand for an explanation.
Question 5 of 5
Who among the following should explain the procedure to the husband?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon, as the procedure performer, is best suited to explain the cesarean section.