NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
All of the following adults are admitted to the surgical unit. Which client should the nurse prepare for immediate surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe right lower quadrant pain with elevated WBC suggests appendicitis, requiring immediate surgery to prevent rupture. Scapular pain (gallbladder), vaginal bleeding, or hernia are less urgent unless complicated.
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a school-age child who has sickle cell anemia are discussing recreational activities for their child. Which comment indicates that the parents understand the child's needs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent hydration prevents dehydration, a trigger for sickle cell crisis, showing parental understanding. High-impact sports like soccer or track risk overexertion or injury.
Question 3 of 5
A practical nurse (PN) from the pediatric unit is assigned to work in a critical care unit. Which client assignment would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This client is the most stable with a predictable outcome.
Extract:
A nurse picks up an order for an asthmatic child. The order reads: Propranolol (Inderal) 80 mg. PO QD.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reads this order as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, is contraindicated in asthma due to risk of bronchoconstriction.
Extract:
A 14-year-old patient with a diagnosis of gonorrhea requested you not to tell her parents about the disease.
Question 5 of 5
How will you respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confidentiality is maintained for minors in sensitive diagnoses like STIs, unless there's a legal requirement to disclose.