NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assigned to care for a comatose diabetic on IV insulin therapy. Which task would be most appropriate to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The UAP can safely obtain blood glucose readings, which are routine tasks.
Question 2 of 5
An infant had a repair of a myelomeningocele two days ago. Which assessment is most important to detect a problem commonly seen following myelomeningocele repair?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrocephalus is a common complication post-myelomeningocele repair due to altered cerebrospinal fluid flow; measuring head circumference detects this by identifying increased intracranial pressure.
Question 3 of 5
What is the appropriate ratio of cardiac compressions to ventilations in an adult client for one-person CPR?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The appropriate ratio for adult CPR is 15 compressions to 2 ventilations.
Question 4 of 5
A young boy is recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Which of the following statements by the boy's mother indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Laying a seizing child on their back risks aspiration; the correct position is on the side. The other statements reflect appropriate seizure management. Reduction of Risk Potential
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of migraines. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Migraines typically cause unilateral throbbing pain with photophobia and nausea due to neurological sensitivity. Bilateral dull pain (
A) suggests tension headache, constant pain (
C) indicates chronic headache, and activity (
D) worsens migraines.