NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who had bowel surgery is to be NPO for several days. The nurse anticipates that the client will have an order for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parenteral nutrition provides nutrients intravenously for clients NPO post-bowel surgery, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 2 of 5
The day shift nurse provides handoff of care report to the oncoming night shift nurse. Which of the following statements by the nurse are appropriate to include in the report? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Acetaminophen administration (
A), morphine effect (
B), irrigation replacement (
D), and ultrasound schedule (E) are relevant to care. Family behavior (
C) is subjective and inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for all of the following persons. Which one is most in need of restraints?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The confused postoperative client risks dislodging critical tubes, necessitating restraints if non-restraint interventions fail. Others pose lower immediate risk.
Question 4 of 5
A parent tells the nurse that their 6 year-old child who normally enjoys school, has not been doing well since the grandmother died 2 months ago. Which statement most accurately describes thoughts on death and dying at this age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Death is personified as the bogeyman or devil. Personification of death is typical of this developmental level.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting in planning care for a client experiencing an acute attack of Ménière disease. Which action is a high priority to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A quiet environment (
C) reduces sensory overload, a priority in Ménière disease attacks. Fall precautions (
A), emesis basin (
B), and IV fluids (
D) are supportive but less critical.