NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assists with a community teaching program for parents and caregivers of infants. Which statement by a participant indicates that teaching has been successful?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Honey (
A) is unsafe for infants under 1 year due to the risk of botulism. Waiting until 1 year to introduce egg products (
B) is correct to reduce allergy risks. Switching to low-fat milk (
C) is incorrect, as infants need whole milk or formula for adequate fat and nutrients. The ability to pick up finger foods by 12 months (
D) is a correct developmental milestone, indicating successful teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse cares for a 4-year-old who has been diagnosed with a pinworm infection. Which client symptom supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pinworms cause anal itching, worse at night (
A), due to female worms laying eggs. Bleeding (
B), appetite loss (
C), and skin lesions (
D) are not typical, suggesting other conditions like hookworms or dermatitis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary teaching for an elderly client living on fixed income. Which food choices would provide the client with needed nutrients and be cost effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinach, dried beans, and tomatoes are nutrient-rich (vitamins, protein, fiber) and cost-effective. Bacon , ham , and beef/cheese/milk are more expensive and less balanced.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse on the mental health unit is talking with a client with schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate that the client is experiencing a delusion of reference?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A delusion of reference involves believing neutral events or objects (e.g., a song on the radio) have personal significance or hidden messages (
C). Auditory hallucinations (
A) involve hearing voices, not reference. Tactile hallucinations (
B) involve false sensations, and persecutory delusions (
D) involve belief in harm without reference to neutral stimuli.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which factors place a client at increased risk for falls? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Orthostatic pulse change (
C) indicates cardiovascular instability, increasing fall risk. Osteoarthritis of knees (
D) impairs mobility and stability. Carbidopa/levodopa (E) for Parkinson’s can cause orthostatic hypotension or dyskinesia, heightening fall risk. Age 50 (
A) is not a significant risk factor alone, ovarian cancer (
B) is unrelated to falls, and cane use (F) reduces risk if used correctly.