NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 12-year-old boy injured his right knee yesterday during a soccer game. He is brought to the outpatient clinic by his mother. His right knee is painful, swollen, and bruised. During the interview, the nurse learns that the boy has hemophilia A. Which of the following medications would be BEST for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemophilia A increases bleeding risk, so medications like Percodan (A, contains aspirin), ibuprofen (
B), and aspirin (
C) are contraindicated as they impair clotting. Codeine (
D) is a safe analgesic for moderate to severe pain in this population.
Extract:
After a craniotomy for the removal of hematoma sustained in a fall, the patient is returned to the recovery room.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse places the child in a semi-fowler's position to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This position utilizes gravity to drain fluid from the head and prevent fluid accumulation, reducing the risk of increased intracranial pressure.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A victim of domestic violence states, 'If I were better, I would not have been beat.' Which feeling best describes what the victim may be experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-blame. Victims often internalize blame, believing their behavior causes the abuse, which is a common misconception.
Extract:
A mother with cystic fibrosis child is receiving health teaching from the nurse regarding danger signs of her illness.
Question 4 of 5
The mother has best understood the teaching when she says:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory distress, indicated by tiredness, is a critical danger sign in cystic fibrosis.
Extract:
Rosemarie is 24 years old, G1P0, admitted with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observes indications of positive response from treatments and signs that the patient is recovering from the disease by which of the following assessment data?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Multiple Sclerosis temporarily affects both sensory and motor functions. Being able to walk with a stable gait is a sign that the motor function is returning to normal.