NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The nurse on the floor will perform peripheral IV site insertion.
Question 1 of 5
Her performance is based on:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing Standards of Practice guide safe and competent IV insertion.
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Question 2 of 5
A 17-year-old female was raped by a young man in her neighborhood. She is in the Emergency Department for evaluation and tests. After the procedure is completed, a rape crisis counselor (nurse specialist) talks to the client in a conference room regarding the rape. Implementing counseling by the nurse specialist for the raped victim represents:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Counseling by a rape crisis nurse specialist is a form of crisis intervention, providing immediate support to address the trauma. It is not merely assessment, empathy, or intrusion. Coordinated Care
Extract:
Marie is a 5-year-old girl is admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions would be contraindicated to the patient with Leukemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rectal temperatures risk rectal injury and infection in neutropenic patients.
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Question 4 of 5
An 8-year-old client is returned to the recovery room after a bronchoscopy. The nurse should position the client
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s position (30°–45° elevation) promotes lung expansion and reduces the risk of airway obstruction or aspiration post-bronchoscopy. Prone (
B) limits respiratory assessment, neck extension (
C) risks airway obstruction, and supine (
D) is less optimal for breathing.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with low T3 and T4 levels and an elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level. On initial assessment, the nurse would anticipate which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy. Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to symptoms like lethargy, constipation, and cold intolerance.