NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A parent calls the clinic about a 3-year-old who is sick with the flu. Which report by the parent would necessitate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bismuth subsalicylate is contraindicated in children with viral infections due to Reye syndrome risk, requiring intervention. Other actions are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just completed a dressing change on an elderly client who is allowed bathroom privileges. Which action is most essential for the nurse to take before leaving the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand washing prevents infection transmission post-dressing change, a critical step. Lowering the bed, toileting, or pain assessment are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman whose husband beats her regularly. Which is the most important long-term goal for this woman?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feeling like a survivor empowers the woman, fostering resilience and self-efficacy, the most important long-term goal in domestic violence recovery.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a 6-year-old client who is experiencing fecal incontinence related to functional constipation. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Reward systems, foot stools, increased fluids, and tracking bowel movements aid in managing constipation. Sitting for 30 minutes is excessive and impractical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients meets the criteria for involuntary admission to the mental health unit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Refusal of food and fluids for 4 days indicates imminent risk of harm to self due to dehydration and malnutrition, meeting involuntary admission criteria. 3: Threats of violence suggest potential harm to others, justifying involuntary admission. 2 does not indicate immediate risk, as the client is medication-compliant. 4 reflects unusual behavior but not immediate danger. 5 does not inherently indicate a psychiatric emergency requiring involuntary admission.