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 observes a woman in the first stage of labor and encourages her to push before the cervix is fully dilated. The nurse's action could primarily lead to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The weight of the uterus can put pressure on the vena cava and aorta when a pregnant woman is flat on her back causing supine hypotension. Turning the woman to the side reduces this pressure and relieves postural hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
A toddler is diagnosed with a dislocated right shoulder and a simple fracture of the right humerus. Which behavior most strongly suggests that the child's injuries stem from abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Not crying when moved most strongly suggests child abuse. A victim of child abuse typically doesn't complain of pain, even with obvious injuries, for fear of further displeasing the abuser. Trying to sit up on the stretcher is a typical client response. Trying to move away from the nurse indicates fear of strangers, which is normal in a toddler. Difficulty answering the nurse's questions is expected in a toddler because of poorly developed cognitive skills.
Question 4 of 5
A 42-year-old client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with shingles. Which findings confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia. It's caused by infection with the herpes virus varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It commonly causes severe, deep pain along a peripheral nerve on the trunk of the body and red, nodular skin lesions. Fever and malaise typically accompany these findings. Diarrhea doesn't commonly occur with shingles.
Extract:
Due to excessive amount of glucocorticoids, Antoinette will have which of the following problems?
Question 5 of 5
Urine output
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: As a result of increased cortisol levels, patients experience increased blood glucose, leading to hyperglycemia.