NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which therapeutic communication skill used by the nurse is most likely to encourage a depressed client to vent feelings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active listening. This skill, along with silence, encourages the client to verbalize feelings.
Question 2 of 5
A man who had a right below-the-knee amputation is placed in the prone position for one hour three times a day. The nurse explains to the man that this is done to prevent which problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prone positioning stretches hip flexors, preventing contractures post-amputation. It doesn't primarily address atelectasis, thrombophlebitis, or infection.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse visits a 72-year-old client with pneumonia who was discharged from the hospital 3 days ago. The client has less of a productive cough at night but now reports sharp chest pain with inspiration. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the supervising registered nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pleural friction rub (
D) indicates pleuritis or pleural effusion, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting. Other findings (A, B,
C) are less specific or urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews the ECG of a client. Which prescribed medication should the nurse suspect as the cause of the ECG findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Levothyroxine (
D) can cause arrhythmias, which may be reflected in ECG changes. Captopril (
A), Carvedilol (
B), and Glipizide (
C) are less likely to cause significant ECG alterations.
Question 5 of 5
Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) provide data to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Determine reimbursement for a medical diagnosis. DRGs are the basis of prospective payment plans for reimbursement for Medicare clients.