NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following the delivery of a stillborn infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Bathing, holding, and obtaining mementos support grieving. Naming is a personal choice, and organ donation discussions may be inappropriate at this time.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old client who has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should recognize that this condition is most likely the result of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive cow's milk intake in toddlers can lead to iron deficiency anemia due to low iron content and potential for gastrointestinal irritation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing instructions to a new mother on the proper techniques for breast feeding her infant. Which statement by the mother indicates the need for additional instruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I can switch to a bottle if I need to take a break from breast feeding. Introducing a bottle during early breastfeeding can cause nipple confusion and weaken the baby's suck.
Question 4 of 5
An anxious parent of a 4 year-old consults the nurse for guidance in how to answer the child's question, 'Where do babies come from?' What is the nurse's best response to the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a child asks a question, give a simple answer. Honesty is important, but answers should be simple and age-appropriate, providing only the information the child is ready to understand.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing tracheal suctioning and notes a previously used bottle of saline at the client's bedside. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A new, sterile saline bottle is required for suctioning to prevent infection. Reusing or relabeling an opened bottle is unsafe.