NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A non-stress test has been ordered for a pregnant client with diabetes mellitus. Non-stress testing is a part of the diabetic's prenatal care because:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diabetes can impair placental vessel development, reducing oxygen and nutrient delivery to the fetus, necessitating non-stress testing to monitor fetal well-being. Fetal movement and lung maturity are assessed differently, and insulin's effect is indirect.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses a client who has been re-admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit for schizophrenia. His symptoms have been managed for several months with fluphenazine (Prolixin). Which should be a focus of the first assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medication compliance. Ensuring adherence to fluphenazine is critical for symptom management in schizophrenia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to parents about childhood nutrition and feeding practices. The nurse recognizes that which snack is best for a toddler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A slice of cheese (
D) is a nutrient-dense, easy-to-chew snack suitable for a toddler, providing protein and calcium. Orange juice (
A) is high in sugar, sweetened cereal (
B) lacks nutritional value, and raw carrot sticks (
C) pose a choking hazard.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regarding confidentiality of privileged health information? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Sharing pregnancy results without consent (
A), calling names publicly (
C), and disclosing a diagnosis to non-care staff (
D) violate HIPAA. Overhearing through a curtain (
B) is unintentional, and a general farewell (E) is not a violation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old client with sickle cell disease who is experiencing an episode of acute pain. Which of the following diversional activities would be appropriate for the nurse to offer the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reading a book (
B) is a calm, stationary activity suitable for pain management. Puzzles (
A) may require movement, walking (
C) could worsen pain, and puppets (
D) may be too childish for a 10-year-old.