NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An RN from the women's health clinic is temporarily reassigned to a medical-surgical unit. Which of these client assignments would be most appropriate for this nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This client is the most stable, requires basic safety measures and has a predictable outcome.
Question 2 of 5
A woman who has been hospitalized for several days says she is having trouble getting to sleep. What is the best initial nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A back rub promotes relaxation non-pharmacologically, addressing insomnia safely. Asking about worries, giving sedatives, or notifying the physician are less immediate.
Question 3 of 5
A 64-year-old client is prescribed ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection. The nurse reminds the client to observe for and notify the health care provider immediately about which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin is associated with Achilles tendon rupture, a serious side effect requiring immediate reporting. Other symptoms are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
On admission to the psychiatric unit, the client is trembling and appears fearful. The nurse's initial response should be to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Introduce him/herself and accompany the client to the client's room. This reduces anxiety by providing a calm and secure environment.
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a newborn child is very upset. The child has a cleft lip and palate. The type of crisis this mother is experiencing is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The arrival of the imperfect child that the mother had not envisioned places the mother in a situational crisis.