NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses a child with intussusception. Which assessment findings require priority intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal rigidity with guarding suggests peritonitis or perforation, critical complications of intussusception requiring immediate surgical intervention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 31-year-old gravida 2, para 1 woman who is in labor. The woman calls the nurse and says, 'My water has broken and I feel something between my legs.' The nurse looks and sees a loop of umbilical cord at the vaginal outlet. After signaling for help, what should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Knee-chest position relieves pressure on the prolapsed umbilical cord, maintaining fetal oxygenation until emergency delivery. Replacing the cord or pressing the fundus worsens the situation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these tests would the nurse expect to monitor for the evaluation of clients aged 18 and older with poor glycemic control?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The American Diabetes Association (AD
A) recommends obtaining a glycosylated hemoglobin during an initial assessment and then routinely as part of continuing care for clients with poor glycemic control.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which instructions should the nurse include when reinforcing discharge teaching to a client with peptic ulcer disease due to Helicobacter pylori infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Avoiding irritants (
A), abstaining from alcohol (
B), reporting melena (
C), and completing the antibiotic regimen (
D) are critical for managing H. pylori-related peptic ulcer disease.