NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 2-year-old at an outpatient clinic stops breathing and does not have a pulse. CPR is initiated. When the automated external defibrillator (AED) arrives, the nurse notes that it has only adult AED pads. What is the appropriate action at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a 2-year-old, adult AED pads can be used by placing one on the chest and one on the back to accommodate smaller anatomy. Continuing CPR without AED delays defibrillation, and other options are incorrect pad placements.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child admitted with measles. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Measles is highly contagious, requiring negative pressure isolation to prevent airborne spread and vaccination for susceptible contacts to prevent outbreaks. Calamine is for skin conditions like chickenpox, tracheostomy is not indicated, and N95 masks are for tuberculosis, not measles (droplet precautions).
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the burn unit with an electrical burn. Which of the following areas probably sustained the greatest degree of injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electrical burns cause deep tissue damage, with intrathoracic organs (heart, lungs) at greatest risk due to the current's path through the body.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients who are to have diagnostic tests. Which clients will receive similar instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A barium enema and a colonoscopy both require a clear liquid diet and full bowel prep the day before. The only difference is that the client who is having a barium enema can have red liquids and the one who is having a colonoscopy cannot. The preparation for an upper GI series is NPO after midnight the night before. There is no preparation for a gallbladder sonogram. A gallbladder x-ray requires fat restriction the day before, taking iodine dye tablets, and NPO after midnight. The preparation for a gastroscopy is NPO after midnight the night before.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parent of a 7-year-old client with celiac disease. Which statement by the parent would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Barley contains gluten, which is harmful in celiac disease, indicating a need for further teaching. Rice, corn, potatoes, lifelong gluten-free diet, and avoiding processed foods are correct.