NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Lab results indicate that the client's serum aminophylline level is 17 mcg/mL. The nurse recognizes that the aminophylline level is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The therapeutic range for aminophylline is typically 10-20 mcg/mL. A level of 17 mcg/mL is within this range, so no action is needed. Answer B is incorrect as the level is not too high. Answer C is unnecessary as the level is clearly therapeutic. Answer D is incorrect as the level is not too low.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse is interviewing the parents of a 6-month-old client about the infant's diet. Which statement by the parents is most concerning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Honey poses a botulism risk in infants under 1 year, making it the most concerning. Apple pie and TV dinners are inappropriate but less dangerous, and offering bites is not harmful.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reinforces discharge teaching to a client who had a total knee replacement 4 days ago. Which client statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-administered anticoagulant injections require confirmation of correct technique, not spousal fear, indicating misunderstanding. Walker use , symptom reporting , and toilet aids are correct.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares for a Denver Screening of a 3 year-old child in the clinic. The mother asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the test. What is the nurse's best response about the purpose of the Denver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It assesses a child's development. The Denver test screens for developmental milestones in young children.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing assessment findings require immediate discontinuance of an antipsychotic medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperpyrexia, severe muscle rigidity, and malignant hypertension are signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), requiring immediate discontinuation of the antipsychotic.