NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Prep Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class for new parents at a local community center. The nurse would stress that what is most hazardous for an 8 month-old child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating peanuts. Asphyxiation due to foreign materials in the respiratory tract is the leading cause of death in children younger than 6 years of age.
Question 2 of 5
A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is admitted with a diagnosis of pneumocystis jirovecki pneumonia. Shortly after his admission, he becomes confused and disoriented. He attempts to pull out his IV and refuses to wear an O2 mask. Based on his mental status, the priority nursing diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's confusion and attempts to remove medical devices indicate a risk for self-injury, making this the priority nursing diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is explaining the effects of cocaine abuse to a pregnant client. Which of the following must the nurse understand as a basis for teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cocaine is vasoconstrictive, and this effect in the placental vessels causes fetal growth retardation.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing assistant comes to the LPN/LVN and complains that she has more residents to care for than another nursing assistant (NA). She has one more resident assigned to her than the other NA. However, the other NA has more total care residents than the complaining NA. How should the LPN/LVN handle this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing needs and organizing care addresses the NA's concerns constructively, promoting teamwork and efficiency without dismissing or deferring.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse receives report on a group of clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The toddler with circumoral cyanosis, distress, and inability to speak suggests a potential airway obstruction, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate assessment. Other clients show less acute symptoms.