NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a boy who has recently been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia is pregnant and asks the nurse if her unborn baby will have sickle cell anemia. What information should the nurse include in the answer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia is autosomal recessive; if both parents are carriers, each child has a 25% chance of inheriting the disease, regardless of sex or birth order.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing postpartum teaching for a non-nursing mother. Which of the client's statements indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-nursing mothers should avoid expressing milk, as it stimulates further production. Support bras, adequate fluids, and avoiding breast stimulation are correct practices.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a preschool-age child whose grandparent died 3 days ago. Which intervention is inappropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding discussion of the grandparent's death may confuse the child or hinder grieving. Open, age-appropriate communication supports emotional processing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpitations may indicate levothyroxine overdose or hyperthyroidism, requiring prompt reporting to adjust the dose or evaluate thyroid function.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse hears another staff member talking in a crowded elevator about a client on the unit. The client is identified by name and details of illness. What action should the practical nurse take at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Speaking to the staff member privately after the elevator ride addresses the HIPAA violation discreetly, promoting education and correction without immediate escalation.