NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client at 20 weeks gestation reports 'running to the bathroom all the time,' pain with urination, and foul-smelling urine. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask when assessing the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Back or flank pain suggests pyelonephritis, a serious complication of UTI in pregnancy, requiring urgent evaluation. Hygiene, frequency, and history are relevant but less critical than assessing for systemic infection.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing recommended dietary modifications with the parents of a 6-month-old client with phenylketonuria. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Phenylketonuria requires a lifelong low-phenylalanine diet, avoiding meat and dairy, and using special formula to prevent neurological damage. It is not self-limiting, and tyrosine is needed, not removed.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following activities demonstrate safe client handling practices? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Using a gait belt, two people for a comatose client, and three for a heavy client ensure safety and prevent injury. One person for a recent hip replacement risks falls or dislocation due to limited mobility.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly woman who had surgery on her right foot yesterday. The woman had a broken left arm three months ago and has osteoarthritis. Which type of assistive device will probably be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A walker provides maximum stability for an elderly woman with recent foot surgery, prior arm injury, and osteoarthritis, ensuring safe ambulation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client recently diagnosed with HIV infection about home and lifestyle alterations. Which of the following statements indicate that the client correctly understands the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Avoiding raw foods, not sharing razors, and using latex-free condoms reduce infection and transmission risks. Barrier methods are still needed with HIV-positive partners to prevent superinfection.