NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 3-month-old child with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is being fitted for a Pavlik harness. Which statement made by the parent indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The harness straps should only be adjusted by a healthcare provider to ensure proper fit and treatment efficacy. Other statements reflect correct understanding of harness care.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following signs is highly suggestive of impaired hearing in an infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence of babbling by 7 months is a red flag for hearing impairment, as infants typically begin vocalizing in response to sounds. Other signs are less specific to hearing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing tracheal suctioning and notes a previously used bottle of saline at the client's bedside. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A new, sterile saline bottle is required for suctioning to prevent infection. Reusing or relabeling an opened bottle is unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a recent spinal cord injury is experiencing dysreflexia and is noted to have a BP of $240 / 110$. The nurse's initial response should be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head to a 45° angle helps reduce blood pressure in autonomic dysreflexia by promoting venous return and reducing intracranial pressure.
Question 5 of 5
An 8-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. The child has had frequent respiratory infections. A chloride sweat test is ordered. The nurse knows that the reason for this test is to rule out which condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent respiratory infections and pneumonia suggest cystic fibrosis, diagnosed via chloride sweat test, which detects elevated sweat chloride levels.