NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
If a patient comes into facility with muscle weakness, where should you focus your physical assessment?
Question 1 of 5
If a patient comes into facility with muscle weakness, where should you focus your physical assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle strength assessment directly evaluates the extent and distribution of weakness.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the contractions of a woman in labor. A contraction is recorded as beginning at 10:00 A.M and ending at 10:01 A.M. Another begins at 10:15 A.M. What is the frequency of the contractions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 15 minutes. Frequency is measured from the start of one contraction to the start of the next.
Question 3 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.
Extract:
A nurse is administering blood to a patient who has a low hemoglobin count.
Question 4 of 5
The patient asks how long the RBC last in the body? The correct response is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red blood cells have a lifespan of approximately 120 days.
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Question 5 of 5
The physician orders palifermin (Kepivance) 60 mcg/kg to be administered daily. The client weighs 35 kg. The medication is supplied 5 mg/mL. How many mL would you administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dose: 60 mcg/kg × 35 kg = 2100 mcg = 2.1 mg. 2.1 mg ÷ 5 mg/mL = 0.42 mL. Other options are incorrect calculations.