NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A danger following a bone marrow transplantation is graft-host disease. The initial sign of graft-versus-host disease is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rash is often the earliest sign of graft-versus-host disease, reflecting immune attack on the skin. Other signs may follow but are less initial.
Question 2 of 5
The practical nurse is assisting with care for several newborns in the nursery. Which of the following findings are abnormal and need to be reported to the registered nurse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, D, E
Rationale: Chest retractions (
A), jaundice (
D), and no voiding (E) are abnormal and require reporting. Flaking skin (
B) and head circumference (
C) are normal for newborns.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter that was inserted 2 days ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a sterile syringe at the specimen port (
A) ensures a clean sample. Balloon port (
B), drainage bag (
C), or 24-hour collection (
D) risk contamination.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to care for a client with a musculoskeletal disorder. The client ambulates with a leg splint. Which task requires supervision of the UAP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitor the client's response to interventions requires assessment, a task to be performed by an RN.
Question 5 of 5
An adult who has newly diagnosed angina has been prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. What should be included in the nurse's teaching about the medication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin is dissolved under the tongue, stored in dark glass to maintain potency, and may cause headaches as a side effect.