NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The family of a young man who has been declared brain dead following an accident tells the nurse that the doctors said their son would be a good organ donor. They ask the nurse if donating his organs would mean that they could not have a regular funeral. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Organ donation involves surgical incisions but allows for open-casket funerals with proper preparation, addressing the family's concern accurately.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
CD4+ T lymphocyte cells
600-1500 cells/μL
Hemoglobin A1c
Good diabetic control
<7%
Fair diabetic control
8%-9%
Poor diabetic control
>9%
Platelets
150,000-400,000/mm3
(150-400 × 109/L)
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Question 2 of 5
The nurse reviews new laboratory results for assigned clients. Which finding is the priority for the nurse to report to the supervising registered nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serum glucose of 65 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia, which is critical in a client on total parenteral nutrition, as it may require immediate adjustment of glucose infusion or administration of dextrose.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The family of a young man who has been declared brain dead following an accident tells the nurse that the doctors said their son would be a good organ donor. They ask the nurse if donating his organs would mean that they could not have a regular funeral. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Organ donation involves surgical incisions but allows for open-casket funerals with proper preparation, addressing the family's concern accurately.
Question 4 of 5
A client complaining of severe shortness of breath is diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The nurse observes a falling pulse oximetry. The client's color changes to gray and she expectorates large amounts of pink frothy sputum. The first action of the nurse would be which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administer oxygen. In a medical emergency, airway and breathing are prioritized. Oxygen administration addresses the immediate respiratory distress.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse hears another staff member talking in a crowded elevator about a client on the unit. The client is identified by name and details of illness. What action should the practical nurse take at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Speaking to the staff member privately after the elevator ride addresses the HIPAA violation discreetly, promoting education and correction without immediate escalation.