NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother is concerned that her 6-year-old child is eating dirt every day. The nurse is most concerned about which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pica, such as eating dirt, raises concern for lead poisoning, especially in children, as contaminated soil may contain lead, posing neurological risks.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will take levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg/day by mouth. As part of the teaching plan, the nurse emphasizes that this medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Should be taken in the morning. Thyroid supplement should be taken in the morning to minimize the side effect of insomnia.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about gross motor development of a 2-year old. According to the Denver Developmental Screening Test, which behavior is an example of the normal gross motor skill of a 2-year old?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling a toy is a gross motor skill for a 2-year-old per the Denver Test. Copying a line and building a tower of eight blocks are fine motor skills. Broad jumping develops later.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse's neighbor calls the nurse and asks for assistance with her child who developed a nosebleed after being hit in the nose by a ball. What should the nurse recommend to the neighbor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pinching the nose and leaning forward compresses the bleeding site and prevents blood swallowing, effectively managing a nosebleed caused by trauma.