Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5.
The nurse is caring for a 75-year-old widow admitted to the psychiatric hospital by her daughter, who became concerned when her mother began to talk in a confused manner about her husband who has been dead for seven years. In the hospital, especially at night, the client wanders into the other clients' rooms looking for her husband. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take when this woman wanders into the rooms of the other clients?
A. Lock the door to her room
B. Tell her to stay in her room except for meals
C. Take her by the hand and guide her back to her room
D. Tell her that she will be restrained if she continues to wander
Explanation: Gently guiding her back to her room is safe and respectful, addressing confusion without punitive measures like locking or threats.
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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