NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 4-year old is scheduled for a routine tonsillectomy. Which of the following lab findings should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A white cell count of 16,000 is elevated, suggesting infection, which must be reported before surgery. Hemoglobin , platelets , and urine specific gravity are normal.
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse is planning assignments for the day. Which clients will require the nursing staff to institute contact precautions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: MRSA, C. difficile, and VRE require contact precautions due to direct contact transmission. Pertussis and influenza require droplet precautions.
Question 3 of 5
The 11:00 AM routine fingerstick (glucose monitoring) test for a client was assigned to the unlicensed assistive personnel by the nurse. At 11:15 AM, the client tells the nurse that no one checked the blood level. The nurse should take what action first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing the test ensures timely glucose monitoring, which is critical for the client's care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the assigned clients on a pediatric inpatient unit. Which client is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden unilateral arm weakness in a sickle cell crisis may indicate a stroke, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
The pediatric nurse receives report on 4 clients. Which client should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 6-year-old post-bronchoscopy is at risk for airway complications and requires immediate assessment.