NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adolescent tells the nurse that she is afraid she will get AIDS and asks how she can avoid this. What should be included in the nurse's response? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Condoms reduce HIV transmission risk during sexual activity, and not sharing razors prevents bloodborne exposure. Public toilets, abstinence until marriage, oral contraceptives, and sharing glasses are not relevant to HIV prevention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is to administer a tube feeding to an adult. What action is essential before administering the feeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking tube placement (e.g., pH testing, aspiration) prevents aspiration by ensuring the tube is in the stomach. Other actions are irrelevant or unsafe.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working with unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task can the nurse safely assign to UAP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Collecting a urine specimen from a Foley catheter is within the UAP's scope, as it involves a straightforward procedure with proper training. Colostomy irrigation and refilling enteral feeding containers require nursing judgment and are not safe for UAP to perform.
Question 4 of 5
The 24-hour day-night cycle is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The circadian rhythm governs the 24-hour day-night cycle, regulating sleep and other physiological processes. The other terms refer to different biological rhythms. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 5 of 5
A 12-month-old is found to have a moderately elevated blood lead level. Which of the following is the most serious concern for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated lead levels primarily cause neurocognitive impairment in children, affecting brain development and leading to learning and behavioral issues. Gastrointestinal bleeding, growth retardation, and liver injury are less common or less severe consequences.