NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 1-week-old infant says to the nurse, 'When will that ugly black cord thing come off?' How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The umbilical cord typically detaches in 10 days to 3 weeks, providing accurate information. Other responses are irrelevant or incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
The home health nurse prepares to give benztropine to a 70-year-old client with Parkinson disease. Which client statement is most concerning and would warrant notification of the supervising registered nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benztropine can increase intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma, and requires immediate follow-up.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing management of nocturnal enuresis with the parent of a 10-year-old client who has had little response to behavioral interventions. The parent tells the nurse, 'My child wants to go to overnight camp in several months but is afraid of being teased by other children if an accident occurs.' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medications like desmopressin may help manage enuresis for events like camp, addressing the child's concerns.
Question 4 of 5
Two people call in sick on the medical-surgical unit and no additional help is available. The team consists of an RN, an LPN and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of these activities should the nurse assign to the UAP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Basic client care, which is routine, should be delegated to a UAP since the unit is short on help. The vital signs can be done by the RN and PN as they make rounds since this data is more critical to making decisions about the care of the clients.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client newly prescribed crutches. Which finding indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Torn axillary pads can cause discomfort and injury, indicating a need for replacement and further teaching.