NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is at the home of a client with diabetes and arthritis. The client has difficulty drawing up insulin. It would be most appropriate for the nurse to refer the client to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A physical therapist can assist a client to improve the fine motor skills needed to prepare an insulin injection.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is suctioning the tracheostomy of an adult client. The recommended pressure setting is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suction pressure of 80-120 mm Hg is recommended for adult tracheostomy suctioning to effectively remove secretions without causing trauma.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse finds a client unresponsive and is unable to palpate a pulse. Resuscitation is initiated and continued by the rapid response team. The nurse then finds a do not resuscitate (DNR) prescription in the client's chart. What is the appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A DNR order indicates the client's wish to avoid resuscitation. Once discovered, resuscitation should be stopped immediately to respect the client's directive, unless there is clear evidence the order is invalid.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse cares for a child with bed bug bites. Which parent statement indicates that further teaching is required?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bed bug infestations are not caused by unwashed sheets but by exposure to infested environments. This misconception indicates a need for further teaching about bed bug transmission and prevention.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of four clients with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin is not administered IV, as it is a suspension and can cause embolism or erratic absorption. This prescription requires clarification.