NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with pneumonia is receiving IV antibiotics. Which assessment finding suggests the client is responding to treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A decreased white blood cell count indicates the infection is resolving, showing a response to antibiotics.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a fractured femur is in skeletal traction. Which nursing action is essential to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weights must hang freely to maintain proper traction and alignment of the fracture.
Question 3 of 5
A non-English-speaking Hispanic client is admitted to the hospital to rule out myocardial infarction. The nurse performs a cultural assessment. Which information should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Food preferences, primary language, religion, and pain status are relevant for culturally sensitive care and effective communication.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a tuberculin skin test. Which site is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The inner forearm provides a clear, accessible site for reading the tuberculin skin test reaction.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation. Which action prevents ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed reduces aspiration risk, a key factor in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia.