NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An 8-year old is admitted with drooling, muffled phonation and a temperature of 102.6°. The nurse should immediately notify the doctor because the child's symptoms are suggestive of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drooling, muffled phonation, and fever suggest epiglottitis, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention due to the risk of airway obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has taught the parent of a pediatric client who will be receiving growth hormone replacement therapy. Which of the following statements by the parent would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expecting equal height to peers (
B) is unrealistic, as outcomes vary. Bedtime dosing (
A), discontinuation at bone closure (
C), and x-rays (
D) are correct.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who has internal radiation for cancer of the cervix. Which of the following situations poses the greatest risk for others?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged close contact (daughter's hours-long visit) increases radiation exposure risk. Brief visits, tray setup, or mopping pose minimal risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a 58-year-old client with blurred vision and reduced visual fields. The nurse finds which manifestation most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Extreme eye pain (
B) suggests acute conditions like glaucoma, requiring urgent attention. Difficulty in dim light (
A), peripheral vision loss (
C), and cataracts (
D) are less acute.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on self-administering ophthalmic lubricating ointment medication to a client with newly diagnosed Sjogren's syndrome. Which client statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubbing the eyes after applying ointment (
A) can cause irritation or displace the medication, indicating a need for further teaching. The other statements (B, C,
D) reflect correct administration techniques.