NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Damage to the VIII cranial nerve results in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The VIII cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear) is responsible for hearing and balance; damage causes sensorineural hearing loss, affecting the inner ear or nerve pathways.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assigned to care for a client newly diagnosed with angina. As part of discharge teaching, it is important to remind the client to remove the nitroglycerine patch after 12 hours in order to prevent what condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drug tolerance. Removing a nitroglycerine patch for a period of 10-12 hours daily prevents tolerance to the drug, which can occur with continuous patch use.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly client after hip replacement surgery. The client is distressed because he has not had a bowel movement in 3 days. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A focused abdominal assessment determines the cause of constipation (e.g., impaction, obstruction) before interventions like laxatives, dietary changes, or RN notification, ensuring safe and targeted care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching to a parent of a 2-month-old client regarding administration of an oral liquid medication. The nurse knows that the parent understands the teaching when the parent performs which action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering small amounts at the back of the cheek with a syringe ensures safe delivery and reduces choking risk in a 2-month-old. Cups, tongue administration, and mixing with formula are unsafe or ineffective.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client who is taking cyclosporin (Neoral). What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclosporin (Neoral) inhibits normal immune responses. Clients receiving cyclosporin are at risk for infection.