NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has been waiting for several hours in the clinic waiting room suddenly begins to shout, 'I need some attention and I need it now!' How should the nurse respond initially?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Engaging the client to assess her needs de-escalates agitation and addresses concerns. Silencing, calling security, or explaining delays may escalate tension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing an educational presentation on herbal supplements for the local community center. The nurse anticipates discussion of saw palmetto to what type of clients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Saw palmetto is commonly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (
C) to relieve urinary symptoms. It is not indicated for dyslipidemia (
A), depression (
B), or hot flashes (
D).
Question 3 of 5
During change-of-shift report, the nurse going off duty notes that the nurse coming on has an alcohol smell on the breath and slurred speech. What actions are most important for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Notifying the charge nurse (
C) and documenting (
B) ensure patient safety and follow protocol. Stopping handoff (
A) disrupts care continuity. Watching silently (
D) delays action, and confronting directly (E) may escalate the situation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is participating in an obstetrical emergency simulation in which the health care provider announces shoulder dystocia. Which of the following interventions should the assisting nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Shoulder dystocia requires urgent interventions like the McRoberts maneuver (flexing legs back,
C) and suprapubic pressure (
C) to dislodge the fetal shoulder. Additional assistance (E) is critical. Fundal pressure (
A) can worsen impaction. Documentation (
B) is secondary to immediate action. Forceps (
D) are not typically used for shoulder dystocia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a man who has recently been diagnosed with angina. Which statement he makes indicates understanding of his condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking nitroglycerin for chest pain reflects proper angina management. Avoiding exercise, fearing heart attacks, or calling for all pain are misconceptions.