NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
All of the following tasks need to be done. Which one can the LPN/LVN safely delegate to the certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Routine vital signs are within a CNA's scope of practice. Tube feeding, specialized blood pressure monitoring, and wound care require nursing judgment and skills.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following need to be done. Which should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain management for a client post-surgery today is a priority to promote comfort and recovery. Dressing changes, bed baths, and preoperative enemas are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client with unilateral facial paralysis. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Chewing on the affected side risks injury due to impaired sensation, and ice may worsen symptoms in conditions like Bell’s palsy. Closing the eyelid, taping at night, and soft foods are appropriate for facial paralysis management.
Question 4 of 5
A father brings his 17-year-old son to a walk-in clinic. The client reports a sudden severe headache. He has a temperature of 104°F and a purple rash. What is the best action for the nurse at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms suggest meningococcal meningitis, a medical emergency requiring isolation and immediate physician notification.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of headaches who has come to the clinic reporting a 'bad migraine.' The client was able to provide a full health history while waiting to be seen. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flat affect and drowsiness in a migraine are atypical and may indicate a more serious condition like a neurological event, requiring urgent evaluation. Nausea and poor appetite are common in migraines, and the BP and respiratory rate are within normal limits.