NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child with croup is placed in a cool, high-humidity tent connected to room air. The primary purpose of the tent is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A cool, high-humidity tent liquefies secretions and relieves laryngeal spasm in croup, easing breathing. It does not primarily prevent water loss, deliver 30% oxygen, or reduce fever.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly client with depression, diabetes mellitus, and heart failure has received a new digoxin prescription for daily use. Which client assessment indicates that the nurse should follow up on serum digoxin levels frequently?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated serum creatinine (2.3 mg/dL) indicates renal impairment, which can lead to digoxin accumulation, necessitating frequent monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse on the eating disorder unit instructs a new staff member to weigh each client in his or her hospital gown only. What is the rationale for this nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
To reduce the tendency of the client to hide objects under his or her clothing. Clients may conceal weights to falsely indicate weight gain.
Question 4 of 5
The client has a prolonged prothrombin time. What question is important to ask the client when interpreting this information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive alcohol consumption can impair liver function, prolonging prothrombin time by reducing clotting factor production, a key question to assess.
Question 5 of 5
An adult asks the nurse about blood types. Which information should the nurse plan to include when replying?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A person cannot receive blood with antigens (factors) they lack, as it causes an immune reaction. Blood typing is accurate, O negative is the universal donor, and O positive can only donate to Rh-positive types.