NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 2-month-old infant has been admitted to the hospital with suspected shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma). In reviewing the infant's chart, the nurse expects to encounter which of these clinical findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shaken baby syndrome often presents with irritability and vomiting due to intracranial injury, without external trauma , abdominal bruising , or reported trauma .
Question 2 of 5
After the shift report in a labor and delivery unit which of these clients would the nurse check first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This client has an actual complication. The others present with findings of potential complications. The adolescent’s symptoms suggest a serious condition, possibly pulmonary edema or fetal demise, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding to a postpartum client. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breaking suction with a finger prevents nipple trauma. Short feeding times , lying on back , and nipple-only latch are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
An adult client is admitted with back pain and found to have a metastatic tumor on the spine. The health care provider (HCP) explains that the client has few months to live and is likely to become totally paralyzed below the waist soon. The next day, the client tells the nurse of wanting to be discharged despite the HCP's recommendation that the client stay a few more days. Which is the most appropriate initial response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the client's reasons respects autonomy and facilitates understanding. Warning about risks may dismiss feelings, referring to palliative care is premature, and promising discharge bypasses collaboration.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Hematocrit
Male: 42%-52%
(0.42-0.52)
Female: 37%-47%
(0.37-0.47) 29%
(0.29)
Hemoglobin
Male: 14-18 g/dL
(140-180 g/L)
Female: 12-16 g/dL
(120-160 g/L) 9.7 g/dL
97 (g/L)
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease who is scheduled to receive recombinant human erythropoietin and iron sucrose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythropoietin can increase blood pressure, so checking BP is essential. It's given IV or SC, not IM . Iron sucrose is standard , and holding erythropoietin requires lab evidence.