NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client using a diaphragm should be instructed to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving a diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours increases infection risk. Resizing is needed for significant weight changes (e.g., 10+ pounds) or post-surgery, not minor changes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who is evaluating a developmentally challenged 2 year-old should stress which goal when talking to the child's mother?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Promoting the child's optimal development. The primary goal is to promote the child's optimum development.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a 4-year-old tell the nurse that the child won't go to sleep at night due to fear of tigers living under the bed. Which response by the nurse is most helpful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Night fears are normal in preschoolers (
C). Checking under the bed with the child validates their fear while showing safety. Linking to a zoo visit (
A) or media (
D) assumes unconfirmed triggers. Agreeing with fears (
B) may reinforce them.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an orthopedic unit is caring for four clients with a casted extremity. Which client does the nurse prioritize to see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling (
A) suggests neurovascular compromise, requiring urgent assessment. Itching (
B), moderate pain (
C), and throbbing (
D) are less critical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is observing a staff member collecting a sputum specimen from a client with active tuberculosis. The nurse should intervene if the staff member is observed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving supplies (
A) in a TB room risks contamination. Gloves before gown (
B), dedicated stethoscope (
C), and N95 with face shield (
D) are appropriate.