NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An anxious parent of a 4 year-old consults the nurse for guidance in how to answer the child's question, 'Where do babies come from?' What is the nurse's best response to the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a child asks a question, give a simple answer. Honesty is important, but answers should be simple and age-appropriate, providing only the information the child is ready to understand.
Question 2 of 5
As a general guide for emergency management of acute alcohol intoxication, it is important for the nurse initially to obtain data regarding which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood alcohol levels are generally obtained to determine the level of intoxication. The amount of alcohol consumed determines how much medication the client needs for detoxification and treatment. Reports of alcohol consumption are notoriously inaccurate.
Question 3 of 5
An anxious parent of a 4 year-old consults the nurse for guidance in how to answer the child's question, 'Where do babies come from?' What is the nurse's best response to the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a child asks a question, give a simple answer. Honesty is important, but answers should be simple and age-appropriate, providing only the information the child is ready to understand.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who had a nephrectomy 6 hours ago. The client should be assigned to a semiprivate room with a client who has
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client with cellulitis and loose stools is least likely to pose an infection risk to the post-nephrectomy client, who is at risk for infection due to recent surgery. Other options involve conditions with higher infection risks or bleeding concerns.
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 1-year-old client recently diagnosed with failure to thrive. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Assessing parenting, observing feedings, monitoring growth, and reviewing intake identify causes of failure to thrive. Nasogastric tubes are not initially indicated.