NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse discovers that the parents of a 2 year-old child continue to use an apnea monitor each night. The parents state: 'We are concerned about the possible occurrence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).' In order to take appropriate action, the nurse must understand that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 95% of SIDS cases occur before 6 months of age. Peak age of SIDS occurrence is 2 to 4 months and 95% of cases occur by 6 months of age. It is the leading cause of death in infants 1 month to 1 year of age.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assigned to a client with a radical mastectomy. Which intervention by the nurse demonstrates the concept of caring?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arranging a Reach for Recovery visit offers peer support, addressing emotional and psychological needs, demonstrating caring. Other options are educational but less focused on emotional support.
Extract:
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Question 3 of 5
To best promote continued improvement in a patient's respiratory status after chest drainage is discontinued, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing promote lung expansion and secretion clearance post-chest drainage.
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Question 4 of 5
The mother of a child with a neural tube defect asks the nurse what she can do to decrease the chances of having another baby with a neural tube defect. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all childbearing women increase folic acid from dietary sources and/or supplements. There is evidence that increased amounts of folic acid prevents neural tube defects.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetes mellitus who is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DKA causes fruity breath odor due to ketone production from fat metabolism. Rapid, deep respirations (not slow,
A) compensate for acidosis, tachycardia/hypotension (not bradycardia,
C) occur, and hyperglycemia (not hypoglycemia,
D) is typical.