NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 4-month-old infant calls the physician's office reporting that her child has a temperature of 101°F and a rash that is blanchable and doesn't itch. What does the LPN expect will be ordered for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acetaminophen is safe for fever in infants, addressing the temperature while the non-itchy, blanchable rash is monitored, likely viral.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client with heart failure. The nurse notes that the client is agitated, has crackles bilaterally, and is reporting dyspnea and anxiety. The nurse should place the client in
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High Fowler position optimizes lung expansion and reduces preload, alleviating dyspnea and crackles in acute heart failure exacerbation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with extracellular fluid volume deficit. Which of the following assessments would the nurse anticipate finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: oliguria. Kidneys maintain fluid volume through adjustments in urine volume.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing prescriptions for assigned adult clients. The nurse should question the prescription for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 0.45% sodium chloride is hypotonic and can worsen hyponatremia in SIADH by further diluting serum sodium, requiring clarification for a hypertonic solution.
Question 5 of 5
A client undergoes cryosurgery for the removal of a basal cell carcinoma on the ear. Which of the following best describes the appearance of the area a few days after surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-cryosurgery, the treated area typically forms a dry, crusty scab and may be itchy as it heals.