NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 2-year-old who swallowed an overdose of adult cough syrup is being discharged from the emergency department. The parent says to the nurse, 'From now on, I'm going to store all medicines in my top dresser drawer.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A locked drawer (
A) ensures safety. Childproof caps (
B) are helpful but insufficient alone. The plan (
C) is unsafe without a lock, and constant supervision (
D) is unrealistic.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on an orthopedic unit is caring for four clients with a casted extremity. Which client does the nurse prioritize to see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling (
A) suggests neurovascular compromise, requiring urgent assessment. Itching (
B), moderate pain (
C), and throbbing (
D) are less critical.
Question 3 of 5
A client scheduled for a computerized axial tomography (CAT) using a contrast medium scan of the brain should be assessed for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contrast medium often contains iodine, so assessing for iodine sensitivity prevents allergic reactions. Claustrophobia, liver function, and implants are secondary concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A woman is pregnant for the first time and is Rh negative. Her husband is Rh positive. She tells the nurse that he is very worried about her baby. Which information should the nurse plan to include when talking with this woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The first Rh-positive baby is typically unaffected as maternal antibodies develop post-delivery. RhoGAM is given after birth to prevent issues in future pregnancies, not after the second baby.
Question 5 of 5
An 8-year old is admitted with drooling, muffled phonation and a temperature of 102.6°. The nurse should immediately notify the doctor because the child's symptoms are suggestive of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drooling, muffled phonation, and fever suggest epiglottitis, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention due to the risk of airway obstruction.