NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
All of the following women are seen in the physician's office. Which is at greatest risk for preterm labor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multiple gestation, such as twins, significantly increases preterm labor risk due to uterine overdistension, making the 21-year-old the highest risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing education to a group of parents about ways to decrease the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse suggest? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Breastfeeding, pacifier use, and a smoke-free environment reduce SIDS risk. Cosleeping and side-lying positions increase risk.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a 6-year-old client who is experiencing fecal incontinence related to functional constipation. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Reward systems, foot stools, increased fluids, and tracking bowel movements aid in managing constipation. Sitting for 30 minutes is excessive and impractical.
Question 4 of 5
A client wanders away from home and is found 48 hours later sleeping on a park bench. The client is awake, alert, and oriented but cannot recall name, address, or events that occurred in the past 2 days. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measuring vital signs is the priority to ensure physiological stability in a client with amnesia, which may indicate a medical emergency like transient global amnesia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a mother how to administer eardrops to her children who are 1 and 6 years old. What should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To straighten the ear canal of infants and toddlers, the ear needs to be pulled down and back.
To straighten the ear canal of older children, the ear should be pulled up and back.