NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young woman has routine blood work done at her prenatal appointment. The results indicate that she has a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL. The nurse explains to her that this result is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 10 g/dL is low (normal in pregnancy: 11-12 g/dL), indicating possible anemia, requiring further evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks the nurse about including her 2 and 12 year-old sons in the care of their newborn sister. Which of the following is an appropriate initial statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In an expanded family, it is important for parents to reassure older children that they are loved and as important as the newborn.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected stroke who is scheduled for a CT scan of the head. Which of the following assessments would be a priority for the nurse to make prior to the CT scan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergies to contrast media are critical to assess before a CT scan to prevent anaphylaxis. Asthma, glucose, and vital signs are important but secondary to contrast safety.
Extract:
Medication administration record
Allergies: None
Medications Time
Gabapentin: 300 mg orally, every 8 hours 0700, 1500, and 2300
Hydrocodone/acetaminophen: (5 mg/325 mg) orally, every 4 hours Every 4 hours prn
Acetaminophen: 1,000 mg IV, every 6 hours 0600, 1200, 1800, and 2400
Phenytoin: 100 mg orally, every 12 hours 0700 and 1900
Question 4 of 5
The practical nurse on the neurosurgery step-down unit is assisting the registered nurse in the care of a stable client with a closed head injury who is 1 day post-craniotomy. The practical nurse prepares to administer the 7:00 AM medications and reviews the client’s medication administration record. Which prescription prompts the practical nurse to contact the prescribing health care provider for clarification?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen 1,000 mg IV is unusual for routine post-craniotomy pain and risks overdose if combined with oral hydrocodone/acetaminophen, requiring clarification. Other medications are standard.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
All of the following clients need attention. Which one should the nurse go to first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe headache and blurred vision in spinal cord injury suggest autonomic dysreflexia, a life-threatening emergency, prioritizing immediate attention over turning, examination, or ambulation.