NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on an orthopedic unit is caring for four clients with a casted extremity. Which client does the nurse prioritize to see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling (
A) suggests neurovascular compromise, requiring urgent assessment. Itching (
B), moderate pain (
C), and throbbing (
D) are less critical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a nutritional plan for a 6-month-old who has recently been started on solid foods. Which of the following recommendations has the highest priority in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Introducing new foods 5-7 days apart (
C) prevents allergic reactions by identifying triggers, making it the priority. Cost (
A), finger foods (
B), and cow's milk (D, not recommended before 12 months) are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The pediatric nurse cares for a 16-year-old client who is scheduled for an appendectomy in the morning. Which of the following interventions are appropriate to support the client's psychosocial needs?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Peer visits (
B), active participation (
D), and addressing body image (E) support a teen's psychosocial needs. Strict schedules (
A) reduce autonomy, and parental presence (
C) may not align with the teen's preferences.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse at the prenatal clinic is reinforcing education to a client who is HIV positive. Which information is appropriate for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuing antiretroviral therapy (
A) during pregnancy reduces HIV transmission to the infant. Tdap vaccine (
B) is recommended in pregnancy. Breastfeeding (
C) is contraindicated in HIV-positive mothers in high-resource settings. Infants (
D) require prophylaxis post-birth.
Question 5 of 5
A client scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy tells the nurse, 'I'm so afraid. What will happen to me during the treatment?' Which of the following statements is most therapeutic for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining that medication will relax the client addresses their fear and provides reassurance about the procedure's safety, making it the most therapeutic response.