NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman reports to the physician's office complaining of urinary frequency and pain and burning on urination. The nurse expects that which procedures will be ordered for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary frequency, pain, and burning suggest a urinary tract infection. A urine culture and sensitivity identifies the causative organism and appropriate antibiotics, making it the most likely test. CBC, BUN, creatinine, or routine urinalysis are less specific.
Question 2 of 5
Mr. H. is upset regarding being in the hospital for another day because he states it costs too much. The rights he is likely to demand include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confidentiality is unrelated to the client's concern about hospital costs. The other rights—examining the bill, timely responses, and refusing treatment—are relevant to his situation. Coordinated Care
Question 3 of 5
The nurse enters the room of an adult who is having a grand mal seizure. Which initial action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the head to the side during a seizure prevents airway obstruction by saliva or vomit, prioritizing safety, unlike tongue blades (risk injury), restraints, or immediate physician calls.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client from the Middle East. The nurse is aware that the client will most likely:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Many Middle Eastern clients prioritize daily prayer, a cultural practice that nurses should accommodate.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly female is admitted with a fractured right femoral neck. Which assessment finding is expected?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The symptoms of this fracture include shortened, adducted, and external rotation. Answer A is incorrect because the patient usually is unable to move the leg due to pain. Answer B is incorrect because the symptom is adduction, not abduction. Answer C is wrong because it's external rotation, not internal rotation.