NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult asks the nurse what could be causing him to have a black tongue and black stools. The following items are in the client's history. Which is most likely to be causing his symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bismuth subsalicylate commonly causes black tongue and stools, a harmless side effect, unlike the other options.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing activities for parallel play with the parents of a 2-year-old child. Which of the following activities are appropriate suggestions for this type of play? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Parallel play involves independent activities side-by-side, like digging, painting, or pushing cars. Board games and soccer require cooperative play, unsuitable for 2-year-olds.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to suction a client who has a tracheostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Pre-oxygenation, sterile technique, and suction on withdrawal prevent hypoxia and infection. Suctioning should be limited to 10-15 seconds, and saline instillation is not routinely recommended.
Question 4 of 5
A registered nurse (RN) is assigned to work at the Poison Control Center telephone hotline. In which of these cases of childhood poisoning would the nurse suggest that parents have the child drink orange juice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An 18 month-old who ate an undetermined amount of crystal drain cleaner. Orange juice is acidic and will help neutralize the alkaline drain cleaner.
Question 5 of 5
The father of an 8 month-old infant asks the nurse if his child's vocalizations are normal for his age. Which of the following would the nurse expect at this age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Imitation of sounds. Eight-month-olds typically imitate sounds like 'da-da' as part of language development.