NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is in suspected shock state from major trauma. Which of the following parameters indicate the adequacy of peripheral perfusion? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Capillary refill time and skin color/temperature directly assess peripheral perfusion in shock. Apical pulse , lung sounds , and pupillary response evaluate other aspects.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has been prescribed transdermal scopolamine to prevent motion sickness during an upcoming vacation on a cruise ship. Which of the following statements made by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Appropriate scopolamine instructions include safe disposal , removing old patches , correct placement , and hand washing . Applying the patch only when moving is incorrect, as it should be applied hours before travel.
Question 3 of 5
What socioeconomic indicators would the nurse identify as risk factors for a 2-month-old infant to develop failure to thrive (FTT)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Risk factors for FTT include unemployment limiting resources, caregiver cognitive disabilities impairing care, and social/emotional isolation reducing support. Working parents and unmarried status are not direct risks.
Question 4 of 5
When counseling a 6 year-old who is experiencing enuresis, what must the nurse understand about the pathophysiological basis of this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It has no clear etiology. Enuresis has multiple contributing factors, but no single definitive cause has been established.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse from the float pool is giving medications on a pediatric unit and is to give medications to a 2-year-old child in room 534, bed B. The child in that room does not have an identification band. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Refusing to give medication without proper identification ensures safety, as a 2-year-old cannot reliably confirm identity.