NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has reinforced teaching with the parent of a 4-month-old with gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the parent would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Smaller, frequent feedings and upright positioning reduce reflux. Side-lying is unsafe for sleep, diluting formula risks malnutrition, and massaging the belly post-feeding may increase regurgitation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is interviewing a 5-year-old client who is reporting abdominal pain. Which of the following are effective strategies for communicating with the child? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Allowing the child to describe symptoms encourages open communication, and interviewing separately reduces parental influence, ensuring accurate reporting. Closed-ended questions may limit a young child’s ability to express complex symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing meal planning teaching to a group of clients with celiac disease. Which meal is appropriate for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grilled chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes are gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease. Dinner rolls, breaded pork chops, and spaghetti contain gluten, which must be avoided.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client who is taking cyclosporin (Neoral). What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclosporin (Neoral) inhibits normal immune responses. Clients receiving cyclosporin are at risk for infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first check the client with
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe pain (9/10) in sickle cell disease indicates a possible vaso-occlusive crisis, a medical emergency requiring immediate assessment. Fever, tachycardia, and hyperglycemia are less urgent.