NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse enters an infant's room and observes that the infant is responsive but is choking and turning blue. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Back slaps and chest thrusts (
C) are the appropriate intervention for a choking infant. CPR (
A) is for cardiac arrest, abdominal thrusts (
B) are for older children, and blind sweeps (
D) are dangerous.
Question 2 of 5
A female client seen in the health department's STD clinic is diagnosed with chlamydia. Before the client leaves the clinic, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding sexual relations prevents chlamydia spread until treatment is complete. Contact tracing is secondary, Flagyl is for trichomoniasis, and douching is harmful.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client who is in active labor with a cervical dilation of 6 cm. Which finding requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contraction duration of 95 seconds (
A) is too long and may reduce fetal oxygenation, requiring intervention. Frequency (
B), intensity (
C), and resting tone (
D) are within normal limits.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by a parent would alert the nurse to assess for iron deficiency anemia in a 14 month-old child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: My child doesn't like many fruits and vegetables, but she really loves her milk. Excessive milk intake can displace iron-rich foods, leading to iron deficiency anemia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse reinforces education to the parent of a child who was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and received a prescription of methylphenidate. Which statement by the parent best demonstrates that teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking methylphenidate before 6:00 PM (
C) prevents sleep disruption, indicating effective teaching. Diet changes (
A), self-management (
B), and no monitoring (
D) are incorrect or incomplete.