NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Ipsilateral pupil:
Question 1 of 5
Ipsilateral pupil:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ipsilateral pupil dilation often occurs in conditions like brain herniation affecting the same side.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, who has been receiving mechanical ventilation for the past 5 days, expresses to a nurse his desire to have treatment withdrawn. Which statement about the client's legal rights is true in this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Health care professionals must ensure a health care ethic that respects the role of the client in the decision-making process. According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, the client has the right to make decisions about his care at any time. The nurse should be a client advocate and be supportive of the decision he made.
Question 3 of 5
To remove hard contact lenses from an unresponsive client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring the lens is on the cornea and gently manipulating the lids prevents corneal damage during removal. Grasping or irrigating may cause injury, and sterile gloves are unnecessary unless infection is present. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 4 of 5
A child is sent to the school nurse by a teacher who has a written note that fifth disease is suspected. Which characteristic would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythema on the face, primarily on cheeks giving a 'slapped face' appearance. This is a hallmark of fifth disease (erythema infectiosum).
Question 5 of 5
A 14-year-old girl is brought to the emergency room because she is difficult to arouse. She is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 80 pounds. What additional findings would the nurse expect to be present?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe underweight (suggesting anorexia nervosa) often causes amenorrhea due to hormonal disruption. Tachycardia, wheezing, or acne are less specific.