NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In children suspected to have a diagnosis of diabetes, which one of the following complaints would be most likely to prompt parents to take their school age child for evaluation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bed wetting. In children, fatigue and bed wetting are the chief complaints that prompt parents to take their child for evaluation. Bed wetting in a school age child is readily detected by the parents.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on mechanical ventilation. When performing endotracheal suctioning, the nurse will avoid hypoxia by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administer supplemental 100% oxygen through the mechanical ventilator or manual resuscitation bag for 1 to 2 minutes before, after and between suctioning passes to prevent hypoxemia.
Question 3 of 5
A woman who is pregnant for the first time asks the nurse when during pregnancy is the best time to take Lamaze classes. What should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The second trimester is ideal for Lamaze classes, as it allows time to learn techniques before labor while avoiding early pregnancy discomforts and late-term fatigue.
Question 4 of 5
During a situation of pain management, which statement is a priority to consider for the ethical guidelines of the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's self-report is the most important consideration. Pain is a complex phenomenon that is perceived differently by each individual. Pain is whatever the client says it is. The other statements are correct but not the most important considerations.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is offering safety instructions to a parent with a four month-old infant and a four year-old child. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of appropriate precautions to take with the children?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The infant seat is to be placed on the rear seat. Small children and infants are not to be left unsupervised. Option D indicates supervision and age-appropriate responsibility.