Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5.
The clinic nurse is teaching the parent of the 3-year-old with rubella. Which information should the nurse provide?
A. The period of communicability is 7 days before and 5 days after the rash appears; many cases are asymptomatic, and complications are rare.
B. You need to observe for pneumonia, a common complication; if pregnant, you do not need to worry about being exposed to rubella.
C. The period of communicability is 5 days before and 14 days after the rash appears; there are no teratogenic effects from the virus on fetuses.
D. The incubation period is 7 to 14 days; complications are rare, but those who are pregnant should not be exposed to rubella.
Explanation: Rubella is communicable 7 days before to 5 days after the rash. It is often asymptomatic, and complications are rare, but it poses a significant risk of congenital rubella syndrome in pregnant women.
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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