NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has had a tracheostomy for 2 weeks after a motor vehicle accident. Which task could the RN safely delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unlicensed assistive personnel should be able to perform routine tracheostomy care, such as changing trach ties, which is a standard, low-risk task.
Question 2 of 5
The most common cause of injury from a house fire is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inhalation injury, from smoke and toxic gases, is the most common cause of house fire injuries, often leading to respiratory compromise. Thermal damage is also significant but less frequent. Accident Prevention
Question 3 of 5
A concern regarding maternal and infant mortality and morbidity is that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of prenatal care in some populations is a significant contributor to maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, as it prevents early intervention. The other concerns are less directly linked. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 4 of 5
An adult who is being admitted to the medical floor with a bleeding ulcer exhibits all of the following. Which finding suggests that the client may be experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors are a classic sign of alcohol withdrawal, distinguishing it from bleeding ulcer symptoms like hypotension, dizziness, or pallor.
Question 5 of 5
A client can receive the mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccine if he or she:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A mild cold without fever does not contraindicate MMR vaccination. Pregnancy, immunocompromise, and neomycin allergy are contraindications due to live virus risks or anaphylaxis. Pharmacological Therapies