NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
On the second day of surgery, the mother reported fever and rapid respirations on her child. The child's temperature was 39°C.
Question 1 of 5
The first action taken by the nurse should be to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever and rapid respirations post-surgery may indicate infection or complications, requiring immediate physician notification.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following observations best indicates to the nurse that a paraplegic client can adequately carry out activities of daily living at home after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transferring into and out of a wheelchair is essential for a paraplegic to perform ADLs independently, as it enables mobility and access to other tasks. Shaving and brushing teeth (
A) and maneuvering the wheelchair (
C) are less critical, and meal preparation (
D) is not directly hindered by paraplegia.
Extract:
Health teachings on foods rich in folic acid on a pregnant mother to prevent complications on a growing fetus is under:
Question 3 of 5
Health teachings on foods rich in folic acid on a pregnant mother to prevent complications on a growing fetus is under:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folic acid education is primary prevention, reducing the risk of neural tube defects.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain at McBurney’s point (right lower quadrant) is a classic sign of appendicitis, indicating peritoneal irritation. Epigastric burning (
B) suggests ulcers, loose stools (
C) indicate gastroenteritis, and pain relief lying flat (
D) is nonspecific.
Extract:
Liang Tam, 68 years old, was admitted to the hospital with GI bleeding. She arrived to USA from China, as landed immigrant, 3 months ago. Chin speaks Mandarin and little English. Her daughter, Linda Min, speaks fluent English.
Question 5 of 5
To whom will the registered nurse, during the admission interview, collects the information from?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An interpreter ensures accurate communication with the patient, respecting her autonomy.