NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
At a well baby clinic the nurse is assigned to assess an 8 month-old child. Which of these developmental achievements would the nurse anticipate that the child would be able to perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sit without support. This is a typical developmental milestone for an 8-month-old.
Question 2 of 5
A client is in suspected shock state from major trauma. Which of the following parameters indicate the adequacy of peripheral perfusion? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Capillary refill time and skin color/temperature directly assess peripheral perfusion in shock. Apical pulse , lung sounds , and pupillary response evaluate other aspects.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the first stage of labor and is reporting intense back pain with contractions. The fetal position is determined to be right occiput posterior. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For back pain in labor with a right occiput posterior position, applying counterpressure to the sacrum relieves discomfort. Supine position worsens pain, bed rest limits mobility, and epidural is not the first intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give a heparin injection to a client who is severely malnourished and has minimal adipose tissue. Which method of injection would be appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a malnourished client with minimal adipose tissue, heparin should be injected at a 90-degree angle using a 25-gauge needle to ensure subcutaneous delivery without hitting muscle.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse manager hears a provider loudly criticize one of the staff nurses within the hearing range of others. The nurse manager's next action should be to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assertive communication respects the needs of all parties to express themselves, but not at the expense of others. The nurse manager needs to protect clients and staff from this display and assist the nurse employee.