NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The charge nurse in a long-term memory care facility is making assignments for the Alzheimer unit. Which tasks may be delegated to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Bathing/hair care (
A), placing bed alarms (
D), and reporting swallowing issues (E) are within UAP scope. Evaluating hazards (
B) and monitoring behavior changes (
C) require nursing judgment.
Question 2 of 5
A client has many delusions. As the nurse helps the client prepare for breakfast the client comments 'Don't waste good food on me. I'm dying from this disease I have.' The appropriate response would be
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response does not challenge the client’s delusional system and thus forms an alliance by providing reassurance of desire to help the client.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse admits a 2 year-old child who has had a seizure. Which of the following statement by the child's parent would be important in determining the etiology of the seizure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: He has had an ear infection for the past 2 days.' Contributing factors to seizures in children include those such as age (more common in first 2 years), infections (late infancy and early childhood), fatigue, not eating properly and excessive fluid intake or fluid retention.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a client who has Cushing's syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome causes cortisol excess, leading to osteoporosis and increased fracture risk, making 'Risk for injury related to osteoporosis' the most appropriate diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
A client has developed diabetes insipidus after removal of a pituitary tumor. Which finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with diabetes insipidus have excessive urinary output due to a lack of antidiuretic hormone. Answers B, C, and D are not exhibited with diabetes insipidus, so they are incorrect.