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 reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has acne vulgaris. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A balanced diet (
A), avoiding harsh soaps (
B), not picking lesions (
D), and using noncomedogenic products (E) promote skin health and prevent acne exacerbation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in a long-term care facility is talking with a client with multiple sclerosis who states, 'I want to live in my own home again.' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the client to express their concerns promotes client-centered care and helps the nurse understand the client's motivations and needs for returning home.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assigning client care tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assigning vital signs for multiple clients is clear, specific, and within the UAP's scope of practice, ensuring safe delegation.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (random)
71-200 mg/dL
(3.9–11.1 mmol/L)
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse check first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL indicates severe hypoglycemia, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention to prevent seizures or coma.