Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5.
The nurse is providing information to the parents about how to obtain a test-tape specimen to determine if their child has pinworms. Place the nurse's instructions in the order that they should be completed for obtaining the specimen.
- A. Place the tongue depressor in a glass jar or in a loose plastic bag.
- B. Loop a piece of transparent tape, sticky side out, and place it on the end of a tongue depressor.
- C. Repeat the procedure the following day.
- D. Bathe the child.
- E. As soon as the child wakes up in the morning and prior to the child having a bowel movement, place the tongue depressor firmly against the child's perianal area.
- B. Loop a piece of transparent tape, sticky side out, and place it on the end of a tongue depressor.
- E. As soon as the child wakes up in the morning and prior to the child having a bowel movement, place the tongue depressor firmly against the child's perianal area.
- A. Place the tongue depressor in a glass jar or in a loose plastic bag.
- D. Bathe the child.
- C. Repeat the procedure the following day.
Correct arrangement
Explanation: The tape test for pinworms involves applying tape to the perianal area in the morning, storing the sample, and repeating the process to confirm diagnosis.
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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