NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is beginning nutritional counseling/teaching with a pregnant woman. What is the initial step in this interaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessment is always the first step in planning teaching for any client. A thorough and accurate history is essential for gathering the needed information.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is making assignments for the day's care. Which assignment should not be given to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering an enema requires nursing judgment and is outside a nursing assistant's scope. Other tasks are appropriate for a nursing assistant.
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
The home health aide reports to the practical nurse that the client has been trying to give away possessions. When the nurse asks the client about this behavior, the client says, 'With my spouse dead, there's no reason for me to go on.' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's statement and behavior suggest suicidal ideation. Directly asking about thoughts of self-harm (
A) is the most appropriate response to assess risk and ensure safety. Options B, C, and D are less direct and may delay critical intervention.