NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 2-year-old child seen in the emergency department is dehydrated and malnourished. The child’s parent reports that the child has had diarrhea for the past 2 weeks. Which observation is of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving young children in the care of a 9-year-old poses significant safety risks, indicating neglect and requiring immediate intervention. Job constraints, lack of concern, and single status are concerning but less immediately dangerous.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse talking with a client with polycythemia vera. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron supplements can worsen polycythemia vera by increasing red blood cell production. Hydration, aspirin, and phlebotomy are appropriate management strategies.
Question 3 of 5
Which components are used in determining the standards of professional nursing practice? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Standards are set by professional organizations, institutional policies, and state Nurse Practice Acts. Good intentions and personal customs do not define professional standards.
Question 4 of 5
The LPN is caring for all of the following women on the postpartum unit. Which situation requires further attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fundus 3 cm above the umbilicus 12 hours postpartum suggests uterine atony or retained clots, requiring further assessment to prevent hemorrhage. Other findings are normal or less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A young woman has routine blood work done at her prenatal appointment. The results indicate that she has a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL. The nurse explains to her that this result is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 10 g/dL is low (normal in pregnancy: 11-12 g/dL), indicating possible anemia, requiring further evaluation.