NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adolescent client comes to the clinic 3 weeks after the birth of her first baby. She tells the nurse she is concerned because she has not returned to her pre-pregnant weight. Which action should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encourage her to talk about her view of herself.
To an adolescent, body image is very important, and addressing this concern first facilitates further assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The health care provider (HCP) explains the risks and benefits of a procedure to the client through an interpreter. The HCP leaves after asking the nurse to witness the client's signature on the consent. The interpreter and client now have a lengthy discussion in the foreign language. The nurse should take which action at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the interpreter to explain the discussion (
A) ensures the nurse understands any concerns or clarifications, verifying informed consent. Gestures (
B) are unreliable, the interpreter witnessing (
C) is inappropriate, and noting interpreter use (
D) is insufficient without understanding the discussion.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has completed teaching the client about his low-sodium, low-fat diet. Which menu, if selected by the client, would indicate to the nurse that the client understands his diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Baked chicken, wild rice, and broccoli are low in sodium and fat, aligning with the diet. Meatloaf, Hollandaise, and gravy/sour cream/creamed peas are high in sodium or fat.
Question 4 of 5
The school nurse is conducting an educational session for middle school teachers that is designed to heighten awareness of school bullying. The nurse recognizes that further instruction is needed when one of the teachers makes which comment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bullying is not a normal part of development (
A) and requires intervention. Vulnerability of disabled children (
B), underreporting (
C), and verbal aggression (
D) are accurate.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a hip fracture and is placed in Buck traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Monitoring for skin breakdown (
B), neurovascular checks (
C), neutral positioning (
D), and pain relief (E) are essential for Buck traction. Placing the client on the affected side (
A) is incorrect as it may disrupt traction.