NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A laboring woman prefers to lie in the supine position during labor. The nurse teaches her that this is not a good position for which reason?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supine position can compress the vena cava, causing maternal hypotension and reduced fetal perfusion, leading to fetal heart rate drops.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who has breast cancer and is receiving tamoxifen. Which of the following statements by the client would require immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heavy menses while on tamoxifen may indicate endometrial hyperplasia or cancer, a serious side effect requiring immediate evaluation. Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and decreased libido are common, less urgent side effects.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who performs frequent urinary self-catheterizations. Which of the following client assessments would indicate a potential for a latex allergy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Allergies to avocados, bananas, and latex (balloons) indicate a potential latex allergy due to cross-reactivity. Angioedema with lisinopril, epilepsy, and shellfish allergies are unrelated to latex sensitivity.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the condition? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Flu vaccine, avoiding cat litter (toxoplasmosis risk), thorough cooking, and bottled water in unsanitary areas reduce infection risk in HIV. Raw vegetables pose a risk, even with undetectable viral load.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly client after hip replacement surgery. The client is distressed because he has not had a bowel movement in 3 days. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A focused abdominal assessment determines the cause of constipation (e.g., impaction, obstruction) before interventions like laxatives, dietary changes, or RN notification, ensuring safe and targeted care.