NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An 8-year-old admitted with an upper respiratory infection has an order for O2 saturation via pulse oximeter. To ensure an accurate reading, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the probe on the finger or earlobe ensures accurate measurement of oxygen saturation, as these areas have good peripheral blood flow. The abdomen is not suitable, recalibration is not routinely required, and waiting 15 minutes is unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with bipolar disorder who is experiencing a depressive episode. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing rest and sleep supports recovery during a depressive episode, as energy is low. Group activities or stimulation may overwhelm, and expression should be encouraged.
Question 3 of 5
The primary physiological alteration in the development of asthma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asthma is primarily driven by bronchiolar smooth muscle spasm, causing airway narrowing and obstruction. Inflammation and mucus hypersecretion are secondary contributors.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is supervising the staff providing care for an 18-month-old hospitalized with hepatitis A. The nurse determines that the staff's care is appropriate if which of the following is observed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A requires contact precautions for diapered patients due to fecal-oral transmission, necessitating a private room. Removing toys (
B) risks spreading contamination, a high-fat diet (
C) is inappropriate, and standard precautions alone (
D) are insufficient.
Extract:
When monitoring a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion
Question 5 of 5
The nurse would analyze an elevated body temperature as indicating
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever during transfusion may indicate a reaction, requiring immediate evaluation.