NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
If a 9-month-old's immunization schedule is up to date, the next immunization that the infant should receive at 12 to 15 months of age is:
Question 1 of 5
If a 9-month-old's immunization schedule is up to date, the next immunization that the infant should receive at 12 to 15 months of age is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The MMR vaccine is administered between 12 and 15 months.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child admitted who has a fractured humerus. The family says the child fell. Which piece of information would cause the nurse to suspect child abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Small round burns suggest cigarette burns, a specific sign of abuse. Frequent ER visits or bruising are concerning but less definitive; hand-holding is normal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube in place. Assessment of the aspirate reveals a pH of 2.0. Which is the appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This finding is within normal range for gastric aspirate of 0-4. Answers B, C, and D would not be appropriate or necessary due to the normal reading, so they're incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A postpartum mother is unwilling to allow the father to participate in the newborn's care, although he is interested in doing so. She states, 'I am afraid the baby will be confused about who the mother is. Baby raising is for mothers, not fathers.' The nurse's initial intervention should be what focus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Set time aside to get the mother to express her feelings and concerns. This facilitates understanding and resolution of her concerns.
Question 5 of 5
A woman is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following nursing actions is the HIGHEST priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adequate hydration is the highest priority in sickle cell crisis to reduce blood viscosity, promote circulation, and prevent further sickling of red blood cells, which can exacerbate vaso-occlusive complications. Oxygen (
A) is secondary unless hypoxia is present, positioning (
B) is less critical, and antibiotics (
D) are not indicated without infection.