NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 3-year-old has been told that her child has a brain tumor. She initially begins to cry and accuses the physicians of lying. Which of the following stages is the mother most likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anger is the stage of grief in which a person expresses anger about the diagnosis or situation. Acceptance occurs when the person comes to terms with the diagnosis. This situation isn't an example of a psychotic episode; it's a normal stage of the grieving process. Denial is the stage of grief when a person refuses to believe the truth.
Extract:
Which of the following nursing interventions is a priority on a newborn baby?
Question 2 of 5
Wrap the baby in a warm blanket.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Apgar score assesses the newborn's immediate condition, guiding further interventions.
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Question 3 of 5
A patient is prescribed 1,000 mL of IV fluid to be infused over 8 hours. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 15 drops per mL. What is the flow rate in drops per minute?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1,000 mL ÷ 8 hours = 125 mL/h. (125 mL/h ÷ 60 min) × 15 gtt/mL = 31.25 gtt/min, rounded to 31 gtt/min. Other options are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
With an alert of an internal disaster and the need for beds, the charge nurse is asked to list clients who are potential discharges within the next hour. Which client should the charge nurse select?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This client is the most stable and has a chronic condition. Tylenol intoxication requires at least 3 to 4 days of intensive observation for the risk of hepatic failure. The other clients would be considered unstable.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discussing hemophilia with a group of parents. Which child is most likely to have classic hemophilia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Classic hemophilia (
A) is X-linked recessive; males whose mothers are carriers have a 50% chance of inheriting it, as males inherit the X chromosome from their mother.