NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
At a routine health assessment, a client tells the nurse that she is planning a pregnancy in the near future. She asks about preconception diet changes. Which of the statements made by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eat foods rich in folic acid. Folic acid is essential for preventing neural tube defects in the developing fetus, making it a critical preconception dietary recommendation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is observing the parent feed a 3-month-old diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. Which action by the parent indicates that further teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active play post-feeding can worsen reflux. Not forcing the bottle , burping , and upright positioning are appropriate.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following tasks can the nurse assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking vital signs is within UAP scope. First-time ambulation , hypoglycemia , and teaching require nursing judgment.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which statement made by a nurse about the goal of total quality management or continuous quality improvement in a health care setting is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Improvement of the processes in a proactive, preventive mode is paramount.
Total quality management and continuous quality improvement have a major goal of identifying ways to do the right thing at the right time in the right way by proactive problem-solving.
Question 5 of 5
Propranolol is prescribed for an adult suspected to have Graves' disease. The nurse explains to the client that propranolol is prescribed for which purpose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, slows heart rate, controlling tachycardia in Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism). It does not affect thyroid activity, provide hormones, or regulate metabolism.