NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A new mother asks the nurse when the baby's umbilical cord will fall off. The nurse replies that it usually takes how many days to detach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The umbilical cord typically detaches within 7-10 days as it dries and separates naturally, a standard newborn care fact.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse preceptor observes a graduate practical nurse collecting a urine sample for urinalysis and culture as pictured in the exhibit. What is the preceptor's best action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urine for culture requires a midstream clean catch or catheterization (
C) to avoid contamination. A graduated container (
B) is acceptable if sterile. Discarding (
A) is unnecessary, and cooling (
D) is secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing instructions about the use of regular and neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin. Which statement by the client indicates that further instruction is needed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eating 30 minutes after NPH and regular insulin (
B) risks hypoglycemia, as regular insulin acts within 30 minutes. Checking glucose (
A), using new syringes (
C), and sliding scale for regular insulin (
D) are correct.
Question 4 of 5
The school nurse observes a 7-year-old client with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder begin to throw books and attempt to hit the classmates. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the client to a quiet room (
C) ensures safety and de-escalates the situation. Balloon blowing (
A) is inappropriate, PRN methylphenidate (
B) is not typically ordered, and consequences (
D) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is screening pediatric clients for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings would be consistent with DDH in a 3-week-old client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Extra gluteal folds (
C) are a sign of DDH. The affected leg appears shorter, not longer (
A). Narrowing of the perineum (
B) and pelvic tilt (
D) are not typical.