NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The clinic nurse reinforces teaching to a client with systemic lupus erythematosus. Which instructions will the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Stress, sun exposure, and infections can exacerbate lupus. Influenza vaccination is recommended, and antibiotic soap is unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old client who has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should recognize that this condition is most likely the result of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive cow's milk intake in toddlers can lead to iron deficiency anemia due to low iron content and potential for gastrointestinal irritation.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Hemoglobin
1-6 years: 9.5-14.0 g/dL
(95-140 g/L)
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client with sickle cell disease who is experiencing an episode of acute pain. The client has shortness of breath, nausea with vomiting, and severe generalized body and joint pain. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An enlarged spleen may indicate splenic sequestration, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
An adult is admitted with a possible detached retina. Which findings would the nurse expect during the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Detached retina causes a visual field defect, like a blank area or curtain, due to retinal separation, unlike pain, halos (glaucoma), or tunnel vision.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the recovery room following an exploratory laparotomy. Which medication should be kept nearby?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone (Narcan) should be kept nearby to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression, common after surgery due to anesthesia or pain management. Nitroprusside , flumazenil , and diphenhydramine are less relevant.