NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an elderly client who had a colectomy for removal of cancer 2 days ago. The client is becoming increasingly restless and has been given IV morphine every 2 hours for severe pain. Respirations are 28/min and shallow. Which arterial blood gas results best indicate that the client is in acute respiratory failure and needs immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PaO2 < 50 mm Hg and PaCO2 > 50 mm Hg (
A) indicate acute respiratory failure, requiring immediate intervention. Other options show less severe hypoxemia or normal values.
Question 2 of 5
The mother is concerned that her 6-year-old child is eating dirt every day. The nurse is most concerned about which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pica, such as eating dirt, raises concern for lead poisoning, especially in children, as contaminated soil may contain lead, posing neurological risks.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse in a long-term memory care facility is making assignments for the Alzheimer unit. Which tasks may be delegated to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Bathing/hair care (
A), placing bed alarms (
D), and reporting swallowing issues (E) are within UAP scope. Evaluating hazards (
B) and monitoring behavior changes (
C) require nursing judgment.
Question 4 of 5
The morning weight for a client with emphysema indicates that the client has gained 5 pounds in less than a week, even though his oral intake has been modest. The client's weight gain may reflect which associated complication of COPD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid weight gain in a client with emphysema, despite modest intake, suggests fluid retention, which is commonly associated with cor pulmonale, a complication of COPD involving right heart failure due to lung disease. Answer A (polycythemia) is a blood disorder, not directly linked to weight gain. Answer C (left ventricular failure) is less likely in COPD compared to cor pulmonale. Answer D (compensated acidosis) does not cause weight gain.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a terminal illness who is expected to die during the shift. The nurse notes that the client has loud, wet respirations. Which of the following medications would effectively treat this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sublingual atropine (
B) reduces salivary secretions, alleviating 'death rattle.' Lorazepam (
A) is for anxiety, fentanyl (
C) for pain, and ondansetron (
D) for nausea.