NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A new nurse manager is seeking a mentor in the administrative realm. Which of these characteristics is a priority for the outcome of a positive experience with a mentor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A teacher-coach role is taken by the mentor. A mentor who guides and coaches fosters a productive learning experience.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse is interviewing the parents of a 6-month-old client about the infant's diet. Which statement by the parents is most concerning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Honey poses a botulism risk in infants under 1 year, making it the most concerning. Apple pie and TV dinners are inappropriate but less dangerous, and offering bites is not harmful.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care in the home to a person who has AIDS. Which behavior, if observed by the nurse, indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sharing razors risks bloodborne HIV transmission, requiring education. Using shared dishes, bathrooms, or cooking poses no significant risk with standard precautions.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about levothyroxine, which the health care provider has prescribed for newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. Which statement made by the client indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids reduce levothyroxine absorption, requiring further teaching. Blood monitoring , lifelong use , and morning dosing are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A 9-year-old client has terminal cancer, but the parents do not want the child to know the prognosis. Over the past days, the child has started asking questions such as what dying is like and whether the child will die. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging parental discussion supports the child's emotional needs and honesty. Notifying the provider , reassuring falsely , or redirecting avoid addressing the child's questions.