NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An infant is to be admitted with severe diarrhea. Which room assignment is best for this infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A private room prevents transmission of infectious diarrhea to others. Proximity to the station, sharing with a non-infectious patient, or another diarrheal infant increases risks.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a partial bowel obstruction has a Miller-Abbot tube inserted to decompress the bowel. While the tube is in place, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing skin breakdown by changing the tape daily is critical to avoid tissue damage around the insertion site. Irrigation and suction settings depend on physician orders, and advancing the tube is not a nursing priority without specific instructions.
Question 3 of 5
A 6-year old is admitted with a diagnosis of childhood autism. Which behavior is most typical of the child with autism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with autism often engage in ritualistic or repetitive behaviors, such as specific routines or movements, as a hallmark of the condition.
Choice A is incorrect because children with autism typically have social communication difficulties and are less likely to engage with strangers.
Choice B is incorrect as they may show intense interest in specific inanimate objects.
Choice D is incorrect as music preference varies and is not a defining characteristic.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first check the client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever, redness, and pain around pin sites suggest a possible infection at the external fixation site, which is a priority due to the risk of osteomyelitis or systemic infection.
Question 5 of 5
A client is taking tranylcypromine (Parnate) and has received dietary instruction. Which of the following food selections would be contraindicated for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red wine, fava beans, and aged cheese contain tyramine and other vasopressors that can interact with MAOIs, potentially causing malignant hypertension.