NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The clinic nurse is preparing to administer an allergy immunotherapy injection to a client recently initiated on the therapy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving immediately after an allergy shot is unsafe due to the risk of delayed anaphylaxis, requiring a 20–30 minute observation period. Weekly shots , reporting hives , and mild redness are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a venous stasis ulcer. Which nursing intervention would be most effective in promoting healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The goal of clinical management in a client with venous stasis ulcers is to promote healing. This only can be accomplished with proper nutrition. The other interventions are appropriate, but without proper nutrition, they would be of little help.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse working on a medical-surgical unit receives change-of-shift report on several clients. Which client should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A fever of 100.9 F post-arteriovenous graft suggests possible infection, requiring immediate assessment. Cramping and minor bleeding are expected post-polypectomy, urinary hesitancy is common post-hernia repair, and straining is less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing new medication prescriptions for a client with asthma and nasal polyps. The nurse should clarify the prescription for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen should be clarified in asthma with nasal polyps due to risk of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease. Vitamin D , albuterol , and montelukast are safe.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant with suspected meningitis and preparing to assist with a lumbar puncture. What is the appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During a lumbar puncture for an infant, holding the child in a flexed position with head and knees tucked and back rounded ensures proper spinal alignment for safe needle insertion. Oxygen is not routinely needed, cleaning is typically done by the provider, and vital sign monitoring is important but not the primary intervention.