NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Click to highlight below the findings indicating that the client is improving.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Clean wound , normal fundus and urine output , stable blood pressure , and absence of headaches/seizures indicate improvement.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for an infant in the clinic.
Nurses' Notes Clinic Visit: Age 4 Months
0800: The infant is playing with the hands and feet and making cooing sounds. The infant smiles and laughs appropriately when the caregiver provides a toy. No evidence of Moro, tonic, or rooting reflexes noted. The infant has weak muscle tone in the neck and does not hold the head up independently.
Clinic Visit: Age 6 Months
0930: The infant does not have head control. The caregiver reports that the infant babbles but does not use words or call the parent by any name. The infant does not point at desired objects. The caregiver also reports that the infant has begun to act afraid of unfamiliar people
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that the 6-month-old infant who ........ should be evaluated for........
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Lack of head control at 6 months is concerning for cerebral palsy , as it indicates delayed motor development.
Extract:
The newborn nurse is attending births in the labor and delivery unit.
Nurses' Notes
Labor and Delivery Unit
0000: A 39-year-old client, gravida 4 para 3, at 38 weeks gestation arrives at the labor and delivery unit reporting contractions every 2-3 min. During this pregnancy, the client was diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus and prescribed insulin, but she reports not taking the insulin. The client reports cigarette smoking (3-5 cigarettes/day) but denies alcohol or recreational drug use. The client received treatment for bacterial vaginosis during the second trimester. The client has gained 55 lb (25 kg) during the pregnancy. Group B Streptococcus result is negative. 1400: The newborn is delivered via forceps-assisted vaginal birth at
1400. The newborn was immediately placed in skin-to-skin contact with the mother, dried, and stimulated. Apgar scores are 7 at 1 minute and 9 at 5 minutes
1405: Newborn vital signs are T 97.3 F (36.3 C), P 156, and RR 52.
1415: Newborn weight is obtained. The newborn is 9 lb 15 oz (4500 g). The maternal client is assisted to latch the newborn onto the breast.
1430: Slight bruising to the scalp is noted where forceps were applied. Newborn vital signs are T 97.2 F (36.2 C), P 160, RR 55, and SpO 95% on room air.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings indicate that the newborn's condition has declined? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Hypothermia , hypoglycemia , and jitteriness indicate decline, requiring intervention.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old client.
History and Physical Vital Signs Body System Findings
General- The client has a 2-day history of decreased appetite, nausea, fatigue, and headaches, the client had a "sore throat" 2 weeks ago that resolved without treatment; BMl is in the 65th percentile
Eye, Ears, Nose, and Throat (EENT)- Periorbital edema; no changes in vision
Pulmonary- Lung sounds clear bilaterally; no increased work of breathing; no cough Cardiovascular- S1 and S2 heard on auscultation; no murmur auscultated; 3+ bilateral lower extremity edema is noted
Gastrointestinal- Bowel sounds present, no masses or tenderness felt Musculoskeletal No joint pain or swelling
Genitourinary- Decreased urination; dark, cola-colored urine
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by the parent indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Monitoring vision , follow-up tests , expecting hematuria , and avoiding infections are correct. Lifelong medication is not typical.
Extract:
The nurse is contacting a client at 28 weeks gestation to review laboratory results and schedule a follow-up prenatal visit. Laboratory Results Laboratory Test and Reference Range 12 Weeks Gestation 26 Weeks Gestation 28 Weeks Gestation
WBC (prostent) 5,000-1多份 (5.0-15.0 × 10°/L) 8,900/mm3 (8.9 × 10°/L) 16,500 /mm° (16.5 × 10%/L)
Hemoglobin (pregnant) 11-16 g/dL (110-160 g/L) 13 g/dL (130 g/L) 10.8 g/dL (108 g/L) Hematocrit (pregnant) 33%-47% (0.33-0.47) 39% (0.39) 32% (0.32)
Chlamydia Negative Positive Negative Hemoglobin A1c 4.0%-5.9% 5.1%
1-hour oral glucose challenge test <140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) 175 mg/dL (9.7 mmol/L)
3-hour oral glucose tolerance test Fasting: <110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L) 1 hour: <180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L) 2 hour: <140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L 3 hour: <70-115 mg/dL (<6.4 mmol/L) Fasting: 115 mg/dL (6.4 mmol/L) 1 hour: 205 mg/dL (11.4 mmol/L) 2 hour: 162 mg/dL (9.0 mg/dL) 3 hour: 135 mg/dL (7.5 mg/dL)
Question 5 of 5
Which 3 instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D,E,F
Rationale: Abdominal injection , monitoring hypoglycemia symptoms , and fetal kick counts are key for gestational diabetes management.