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 pediatric nurse receives report on 4 clients. Which client should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 6-year-old post-bronchoscopy is at risk for airway complications and requires immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A female client is admitted for a breast biopsy. She says, tearfully to the nurse, 'If this turns out to be cancer and I have to have my breast removed, my partner will never come near me.' The nurse's best response would be which of these statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is a general lead-in type of response that encourages further discussion without focusing on an area that the nurse, but possibly not the client, feels is a problem.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who had a total knee replacement and has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mild bruising or redness is an expected side effect of enoxaparin. Black stools indicate possible bleeding, and ibuprofen increases bleeding risk. Vitamin K restriction is not necessary.
Question 5 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.