NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult who is receiving cancer chemotherapy asks the nurse if her fatigue has anything to do with the chemotherapy. What should the nurse include when responding to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes anemia by reducing red blood cells, leading to fatigue, a common side effect.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse discovers that the parents of a 2 year-old child continue to use an apnea monitor each night. The parents state: 'We are concerned about the possible occurrence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).' In order to take appropriate action, the nurse must understand that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 95% of SIDS cases occur before 6 months of age. Peak age of SIDS occurrence is 2 to 4 months and 95% of cases occur by 6 months of age. It is the leading cause of death in infants 1 month to 1 year of age.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is supervising an unlicensed person who is giving oral care to an unconscious client. Which observation indicates that the unlicensed person needs further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An upright position risks aspiration in an unconscious client; lateral positioning with head turned prevents this, indicating a need for instruction.
Extract:
Baby Larry was born with Down's syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
When performing physical assessment, the nurse should carefully evaluate the infant's:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac anomalies often accompany other genetic problems such as Down syndrome. 30 to 40% of these infants have congenital heart defects.
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Question 5 of 5
The charge nurse on a cardiac step-down unit makes assignments for the team consisting of a registered nurse (RN), a practical nurse (PN), and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which client should be assigned to the PN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is the most stable client. The clients in options C and D require initial teaching. The client in option A is considered unstable since the dysrhythmia is a new onset.