NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
At a routine clinic visit, parents express concern that their 4 year-old is wetting the bed several times a month. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: How long has this been occurring? Nighttime control is expected by age 4 but may not occur until age 5. Assessing the duration helps determine if further evaluation is needed.
Question 2 of 5
A young child is admitted for treatment of lead poisoning. The nurse recognizes that the most serious effect of chronic lead poisoning is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Central nervous system damage. The most serious consequences of chronic lead poisoning occur in the central nervous system, leading to intellectual deficits or even death.
Question 3 of 5
Which comment by the client is most significant in light of the fact that he has Ménière's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cigarette smoking has been shown to aggravate Ménière's disease. The client will be told to stop smoking to decrease the frequency and severity of Ménière's. Walking, listening to an IPOD or other electronic device, and exposure to noise have not been shown to be related to Ménière's disease.
Question 4 of 5
How often must physical restraints be released?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical restraints must be released every 2 hours to assess skin, circulation, and comfort, with checks every 30 minutes while restrained. Safety and Infection Control
Question 5 of 5
The client's lab culture report is negative for a suspected infection. A test that can correctly identify those who do not have a given disease is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A specific test accurately identifies those without the disease (true negatives). Sensitivity identifies those with the disease. The other terms are unrelated to test performance. Safety and Infection Control