NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a child who has a new diagnosis of absence seizures. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staring and inattention (
C) are hallmark signs of absence seizures. Incontinence (
A) and confusion (
B) are more typical of other seizures, and odors (
D) suggest an aura, not typical in absence seizures.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to care for a client with a musculoskeletal disorder. The client ambulates with a leg splint. Which task requires supervision of the UAP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitor the client's response to interventions requires assessment, a task to be performed by an RN.
Question 3 of 5
A practical nurse is collaborating with a registered nurse educator to develop materials for a hospital-wide campaign about zero tolerance for lateral violence and bullying among staff. Which actions should staff members be encouraged to perform if they experience workplace violence? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale: Documenting incidents (
A), observing patterns (
C), reporting to administration (
D), and confronting unprofessional behavior (E) are proactive steps to address bullying. Ignoring comments (
B) may allow the behavior to persist.
Question 4 of 5
While planning care for a 2 year-old hospitalized child, which situation would the nurse expect to most likely affect the behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Separation from parents. Separation anxiety is the greatest stress for a toddler during hospitalization.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following toys is the most appropriate for a 2-year old with Tetralogy of Fallot?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A push-pull toy encourages gentle physical activity suitable for a 2-year-old with Tetralogy of Fallot, who may tire easily. A toy horn requires exertion, a stethoscope is not age-appropriate, and a shape sorter is sedentary.