NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 15-month-old continually turns his cup upside down and shakes milk from the spout. The mother is convinced that he does this on purpose and asks the nurse what she should do. The nurse's response should be guided by the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Toddlers explore spatial relationships through actions like shaking a cup, not necessarily to misbehave. Attention-seeking or punishment is less relevant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a group of postpartum clients. Which client comment should prompt further investigation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Being bothered by the baby's cries (
C) may indicate postpartum depression, requiring investigation. Exhaustion (
A), worry (
B), and emotionality (
D) are common postpartum experiences.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client's emotional state and coping strategies. Evidence of which behavior is of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-mutilation indicates severe emotional distress and risk of harm, the most concerning behavior requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old client with sickle cell disease who is experiencing an episode of acute pain. Which of the following diversional activities would be appropriate for the nurse to offer the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reading a book (
B) is a calm, stationary activity suitable for pain management. Puzzles (
A) may require movement, walking (
C) could worsen pain, and puppets (
D) may be too childish for a 10-year-old.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a portable water seal chest drainage system inserted today. Which observation indicates that the client's drainage system is working properly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: No bubbles in the water seal bottle indicates a stable system without air leaks, confirming proper function post-insertion.