NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nursing advocate is one who:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurse advocates work with clients to provide information and assistance is decision-making. The decisions and care that occur from these decisions are based on the right of the client to self-determination.
Question 2 of 5
The practical nurse is performing a physical examination with the registered nurse on a 2-year-old with cold symptoms and a fever at home of 101.7 F (38.7 C). Which interventions will enhance the child's cooperation during the examination? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Playing with the stethoscope (
A), starting in the parent's lap (
B), friendly interaction (
C), and using a puppet (
D) reduce anxiety and enhance cooperation. Vital signs (E) may distress the child if done first.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will take levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg/day by mouth. As part of the teaching plan, the nurse emphasizes that this medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Should be taken in the morning. Thyroid supplement should be taken in the morning to minimize the side effect of insomnia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which statement by the unlicensed assistive personnel would require immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raising the head of the bed (
A) without medical guidance can alter ICP dangerously. Dimming lights (
B), moving belongings (
C), and breathing exercises (
D) are generally safe or neutral.
Question 5 of 5
A 24-year-old female client is prescribed isotretinoin for severe cystic acne. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to reinforce?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isotretinoin is highly teratogenic, so using two forms of contraception (
D) is critical to prevent pregnancy. Sunscreen (
C) is important for photosensitivity, but contraception is the priority.