NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing appropriate interventions with the parent of an infant who had a febrile seizure. Which instruction is appropriate to review?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering acetaminophen or ibuprofen every 6-8 hours helps control fever, reducing the risk of recurrent febrile seizures in infants.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in a long-term care facility is talking with a client with multiple sclerosis who states, 'I want to live in my own home again.' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the client to express their concerns promotes client-centered care and helps the nurse understand the client's motivations and needs for returning home.
Question 3 of 5
Four clients were involved in a major highway motor vehicle accident. Which client requires priority care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A deviated trachea and hypotension suggest tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate decompression to restore breathing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to assist a client to ambulate to the bathroom. The client rises from the chair at the bedside and immediately reports feeling dizzy. It would be a priority for the nurse to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dizziness upon standing suggests orthostatic hypotension or other instability. Assisting the client back to a sitting position prevents falls and ensures immediate safety.
Question 5 of 5
The best method of evaluating the amount of peripheral edema is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring the extremity provides a direct and quantifiable assessment of peripheral edema by tracking changes in circumference. Daily weighing can indicate fluid retention but is less specific, so answer A is incorrect. Intake and output monitoring does not directly measure edema, so answer C is incorrect. Checking for pitting assesses the presence of edema but not its amount, so answer D is incorrect.