Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5.
The client tells the nurse that she has been having breast pain and has had several diagnostic procedures that all have been negative. Which suggestions should the nurse include when the client asks for advice on controling this breast pain? Select al that apply.
A. Place a towel wet with primrose oil on the breasts.
B. Go without a bra for at least 4 hours every day.
C. Reduce the amount of caffeine in the diet.
D. Supplement the diet with B complex vitamins.
E. Apply hot packs to the breasts for 20 minutes.
Explanation: A. There is no evidence that placing a towel wet with primrose oil over the breasts will reduce pain. Taking evening primrose oil orally may help, but its use is controversial. B. The women should be taught to wear a support bra, not to go Without a bra. C. Reducing caffeine has been shown by some to reduce breast pain. D. B complex vitamins have been shown by some to reduce breast pain. E. Applying hot packs to the breasts for 20 minutes has been shown by some to reduce breast pain.
Question 2 of 5.
The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for cancer. Which question by the client indicates that the client is not ready for teaching?
A. Am I going to lose my hair?'
B. Should I get a second opinion?'
C. Will this make me really sick?'
D. Will I have to stop exercising at the gym?'
Explanation: Asking about a second opinion suggests denial or doubt about the diagnosis, indicating the client is not ready to engage in teaching about treatment.
Question 3 of 5.
The nurse caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy is concerned about the client's nutritional status. What should the nurse encourage the client to do?
A. Increase the amount of spices in the food
B. Avoid red meats
C. Medicate with prochlorperazine (Compazine) before meals
D. Eat foods that are hot in temperature
Explanation: Increasing spices enhances flavor, encouraging intake, as chemotherapy often dulls taste buds, impacting nutritional status.
Question 4 of 5.
In planning care for a client with a platelet count of 8000 and a WBC of 8000, the nurse can expect to:
A. remove flowers from the room.
B. encourage fresh fruit and vegetables.
C. use a strict hand washing technique.
D. take the client's temperature frequently.
Explanation: A low platelet count (8000) increases bleeding risk, but strict hand washing is critical for infection prevention, as WBC of 8000 is normal but still warrants vigilance.
Question 5 of 5.
The nurse is teaching a client with a WBC of 1400. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I will eat fresh fruits and vegetables to avoid constipation.'
B. I will stay away from my cat.'
C. I will avoid crowded places.'
D. I will wash all my fruits and vegetables before I eat them.'
Explanation: A low WBC (1400) indicates high infection risk; avoiding crowded places reduces exposure to pathogens, showing understanding of infection precautions.
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