NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The charge nurse has a health care team that consists of 1 practical nurse (PN), 1 unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) and 1 PN nursing student. Which assignment should be questioned by the nurse manager?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The care for a new admission should be performed by an RN. Since the client was admitted at the change of shifts, the stability of the client would not have been established.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting with procedural moderate sedation (conscious sedation) at a client's bedside. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) comes to the door and indicates that the client in the next room needs the nurse right now. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: During moderate sedation, the nurse must remain with the client to monitor vital signs and response. Directing the UAP to inform the charge nurse ensures the other client's needs are addressed without compromising the sedated client's safety. UAP cannot monitor sedation or take over.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent tells the nurse that she is afraid she will get AIDS and asks how she can avoid this. What should be included in the nurse's response? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Condoms reduce HIV transmission risk during sexual activity, and not sharing razors prevents bloodborne exposure. Public toilets, abstinence until marriage, oral contraceptives, and sharing glasses are not relevant to HIV prevention.
Question 4 of 5
Quality is defined as a combination of all of the following except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quality care involves meeting or exceeding standards and expectations, not merely performing at a minimal level, which is insufficient for quality. Coordinated Care
Question 5 of 5
The health care provider is starting an elderly client on terazosin to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which information should be included when reinforcing teaching to this client about the new medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Terazosin can cause orthostatic hypotension, so changing positions slowly prevents dizziness or falls, especially in the elderly. Grapefruit juice, morning dosing, and stool color changes are not specific concerns with terazosin.