NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A recovering alcoholic asked the nurse, 'Will it be ok for me to just drink at special family gatherings?' Which initial response by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recovering person cannot return to drinking without starting the addiction process over.
Total abstinence is required to maintain recovery.
Question 2 of 5
After inserting an indwelling catheter into an adult male, the nurse secures the catheter by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taping the catheter laterally to the thigh prevents tension or dislodgement while allowing mobility. Upward or downward taping risks kinking, and looping increases infection risk.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
Infant – Within 24 hours after birth
≥40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for assigned newborns. Which of the following newborns should the nurse check first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A glucose level of 38 mg/dL with jitteriness (
D) indicates hypoglycemia, a critical condition requiring immediate intervention. Crackles (
A), asymmetric Moro reflex (
B), and respiratory rate of 52 (
C) are less urgent.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
When giving an intramuscular injection to an infant. Which of the following sites is preferred?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vastus lateralis is the ideal choice for infants.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being discharged after having a coronary artery bypass grafting x5. The client asks questions about the care of chest and leg incisions. Which instructions should the nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Reporting sensory changes (
A), signs of infection (
B), and washing gently (
D) promote healing. Soaking and peroxide (
C) can disrupt healing, and compression hose (E) are not routinely needed.