NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client at 42 weeks gestation to the labor and delivery unit for induction of labor. What is a predictor of a successful induction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A Bishop score of 10 indicates a favorable cervix (soft, dilated, effaced, anterior), predicting a higher likelihood of successful induction.
Question 2 of 5
A student nurse is caring for a client with iron deficiency anemia who is newly prescribed ferrous sulfate. Which action by the student nurse requires the supervising nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium inhibits iron absorption, so administering ferrous sulfate with a calcium supplement reduces its effectiveness, requiring intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is confused and is in soft wrist restraints. Which tasks can the nurse safely assign to unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: UAP can assist with bedpan use (
A), perform range-of-motion exercises (
C), report skin changes (
D), and reposition the client (E). Checking circulation and sensation (
B) requires nursing assessment skills.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assigned to care for 4 clients. Which of the following should be assessed immediately after hearing the report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client with a peptic ulcer who has been vomiting all night. Persistent vomiting can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and potential complications such as perforation or bleeding in a client with a peptic ulcer, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assigning client care tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assigning vital signs for multiple clients is clear, specific, and within the UAP's scope of practice, ensuring safe delegation.