NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The mother brought her toddler for immunization.
Question 1 of 5
Before administering the drug, which important question should be asked by the nurse to the mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allergy history is critical to prevent adverse reactions to the vaccine.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest for an extended period of time. When planning care, the nurse knows that which nursing action will do most to help prevent muscle atrophy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active exercises, when possible, maintain muscle strength and prevent atrophy most effectively. Passive ROM, turning, or position changes are less effective for muscle preservation.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a bowel resection and anastamosis returns to his room with an nasogastric tube attached to intermittent suction. Which of the following observations indicates that the nasogastric suction is working properly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A soft abdomen indicates that the nasogastric tube is effectively decompressing the bowel by removing air and fluid.
Question 4 of 5
On first meeting, a new nurse manager makes eye contact, smiles, initiates conversation about the previous work experience of nurses, and encourages active participation by nurses in the dialogue. Her behavior is an example of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse manager's open, engaging, and confident behavior exemplifies assertiveness, fostering collaboration. The other behaviors involve domination, manipulation, or timidity. Coordinated Care
Extract:
Nitroglycerin SL is prescribed for anginal pain.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching how to use nitroglycerin, the nurse tells the client to place 1 tablet under the tongue when pain occurs and to repeat the dose in 5 minutes if pain persists. The nurse should also tell the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anginal pain, which can be anticipated during certain activities, may be prevented by dilating the coronary arteries immediately before engaging in activity, and an additional tablet post-attack can prevent recurrence.