NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse at the radiological imaging center is admitting a client for an MRI of the right knee. Which information obtained by the nurse should be reported immediately to the prescribing health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ICD is a contraindication for MRI due to magnetic interference, requiring immediate reporting. Other findings are less critical.
Question 2 of 5
An adult is receiving intermittent tube feedings. When the nurse aspirates and measures the gastric contents, the client's wife asks the nurse what she is doing. What information is most important to include in the response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirating gastric contents verifies tube placement, the most critical step to prevent aspiration during feedings.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is observing a client who sustained a left ankle sprain ascending the stairs using a modified 3-point gait. The nurse should intervene if the client is observed
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In a modified 3-point gait, the injured leg (left) should not bear weight, and the right crutch with the left leg should not be used alone to advance. The other actions are consistent with proper crutch use.
Question 4 of 5
A client with AIDS treated for intractable seizures is transferred from the intensive care unit to the medical unit. There are 4 semiprivate room beds available. Which room assignment does the nurse recognize as the best option for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Community-acquired pneumonia poses the least infection risk to an immunocompromised client with AIDS, unlike C. difficile or fever of unknown origin.
Question 5 of 5
A 19-year-old primigravida is admitted for observation due to a sudden increase in blood pressure. The doctor suspects a diagnosis of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Which of the following is considered a significant factor in the development of pregnancy-induced hypertension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A history of hypertension is a significant risk factor for developing pregnancy-induced hypertension (preeclampsia), as it indicates a predisposition to vascular issues.