NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has delegated the task of taking the temperature of a client with a new tympanic thermometer to a certified nursing assistant. The nursing assistant says, 'This looks easy. I am good at figuring things out.' What is the nurse's responsibility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Demonstrating and observing ensures the CNA uses the tympanic thermometer correctly, maintaining accuracy and safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first check the client with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pericarditis with paradoxical pulse (
D) suggests tamponade, requiring immediate assessment. Atrial fibrillation (
C), pneumonia (
B), and cirrhosis (
A) are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes that it is acceptable for which pair of clients to be assigned to share a semi-private room?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with gastroenteritis and chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (
D) have similar non-airborne conditions, making them suitable roommates. Pneumonia (
B) and fever of unknown origin (
C) pose infection risks. Anemia and anorexia (
A) are unrelated but not optimal.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old who swallowed an overdose of adult cough syrup is being discharged from the emergency department. The parent says to the nurse, 'From now on, I'm going to store all medicines in my top dresser drawer.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A locked drawer (
A) ensures safety. Childproof caps (
B) are helpful but insufficient alone. The plan (
C) is unsafe without a lock, and constant supervision (
D) is unrealistic.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse can best ensure the safety of a client suffering from dementia who wanders from the room by which action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This type of identification band easily tracks the client's movements and ensures safety while the client wanders on the unit. Restriction of activity is inappropriate for any client unless they are potentially harmful to themselves or others.