NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to complete a physical examination of a toddler. Which approach is an appropriate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parental involvement reduces toddler anxiety during exams. Removing clothing first, visible equipment, or strict head-to-toe order may increase distress.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking by telephone with a parent of a 4 year-old child who has chickenpox. Which of the following demonstrates appropriate teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supples, vesicles, and crusts will be present at one time. Chickenpox lesions appear in multiple stages simultaneously.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has attended a staff education program about medication administration during pregnancy. Which of the following medications should the nurse recognize are contraindicated during pregnancy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Lisinopril (teratogenic), isotretinoin (severe birth defects), and doxycycline (fetal bone/teeth damage) are contraindicated. Albuterol and levothyroxine are generally safe.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with a 74-year-old client with previously well-controlled hypertension. The client currently has a blood pressure of 190/88 mm Hg and has had a cold with nasal congestion for the past 3 days. Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OTC cold medications (e.g., decongestants) can elevate blood pressure, explaining the sudden increase, making this the most important question.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following meals provides the lowest amount of potassium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Toast, jelly, and soft-boiled egg are low in potassium compared to fruits like oranges, grapefruit, or melon, which are high in potassium.