NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 72-year-old woman is being treated for pneumonia. Physician's orders include an antibiotic, oxygen PRN for O2 saturation less than 90, and pulse oximetry every 4 hours. The nurse obtains a pulse oximetry reading of 82% on room air. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An O2 saturation of 82% requires immediate supplemental oxygen per orders to correct hypoxia, the priority action.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 4-year-old client with failure to thrive. Which of the following risk factors likely contribute to the client's condition? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: FTT risk factors include parental incarceration causing family stress, a history of anorexia nervosa affecting feeding practices, and food insecurity . Being the youngest or a working parent are not direct risks.
Extract:
Laboratory Reference Ranges
Glucose – Fasting
70–110 mg/dL
(3.9–6.1 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
A client with type 1 diabetes is prescribed NPH insulin before breakfast and dinner. Although the client reports feeling well, the 6 AM fasting blood glucose is 60 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose of 60 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia risk with NPH insulin, which peaks overnight. A bedtime snack prevents nocturnal hypoglycemia. Ketones are checked for hyperglycemia, increased carbohydrates may cause hyperglycemia, and skipping doses disrupts control.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing mammogram screening with a family. No one in the family has had a mammogram. The mother is 52, there are four daughters, ages 10, 15, 21, and 34, and the grandmother is 75. Which of the following women should receive a mammogram? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E,F
Rationale: Women aged 40 and older, or earlier with risk factors, should have mammograms. The 34-year-old, 52-year-old, and 75-year-old women meet screening age criteria.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient care facility is caring for a client who is blind. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking slightly ahead with the client holding the nurse's elbow is the standard technique for guiding a blind person safely. Offering food to a service dog is inappropriate, teaching cane use assumes need, and touching without warning may startle.