NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A primigravida arrives at the labor unit stating that she is having contractions. Which statement describes the presence of true contractions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: True contractions have a consistent frequency , becoming regular and stronger. They start in the back or upper abdomen (A is incorrect), intensify with activity (C is incorrect), and are regular (D is incorrect).
Question 2 of 5
A client on the oncology unit is to receive heparin sodium 5 units per kilogram of body weight by subcutaneous route every 4 hours. The client weighs 105.6 lbs. How many units should the client receive in a 24-hour period?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client weighs 48 kg and should receive 5 units/kg, or 240 units every 4 hours. This would be 1440 units in 24 hours. The answers in A, B, and D are incorrect calculations.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about foot care for a group of clients with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Using cotton/wool for toes prevents pressure sores, lukewarm water avoids burns, and hard-sole shoes protect feet. Vigorous drying risks skin breakdown, and over-the-counter kits can cause injury in diabetic feet with poor sensation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medication profile for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which prescription should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Codeine, an opioid, suppresses cough and respiration, risking respiratory depression in COPD. Amlodipine treats hypertension, ipratropium relieves bronchospasm, and methylprednisolone reduces inflammation, all appropriate for COPD.
Question 5 of 5
An 18 month-old has been brought to the emergency room with irritability, lethargy over 2 days, dry skin, and increased pulse. Based upon the evaluation of these initial findings, the nurse would assess the child for additional findings of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration. These symptoms are consistent with dehydration, requiring further assessment for fluid status.