NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has taken the vital signs of a 95-year-old client: oral temperature = 98.6°F; pulse = 84 with a regular irregularity; respirations = 18; blood pressure = 140/86. Which nursing assessment(s) should be done first to obtain more data?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A regular irregularity in pulse suggests an arrhythmia, requiring an apical pulse for one minute to confirm and assess severity.
Question 2 of 5
A postpartum mother is unwilling to allow the father to participate in the newborn's care, although he is interested in doing so. She states, 'I am afraid the baby will be confused about who the mother is. Baby raising is for mothers, not fathers.' The nurse's initial intervention should be what focus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Set time aside to get the mother to express her feelings and concerns. This facilitates understanding and resolution of her concerns.
Question 3 of 5
The physician prescribes meperidine (Demerol), 1.1 mg/kg I.M., for a 16-month-old child who has just had abdominal surgery. When administering this drug, the nurse should use a needle of which size?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an infant, the nurse should use a needle with the smallest appropriate gauge for the medication to be given. For an I.M. injection of meperidine, a 25G to 22G needle is appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse's aide who had a tuberculosis test planted two days ago has a reddened area 15-mm in diameter. The aide asks the nurse what this means. The nurse understands that the test result is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Redness alone without induration is not significant; a positive TB test requires a raised area ≥10 mm, indicating this is negative.
Question 5 of 5
Light therapy can be effective for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Light therapy is effective for regulating circadian rhythms and treating sleep disorders, like seasonal affective disorder. It is not primarily used for weight, allergies, or general alternative treatments. Nonpharmacological Therapies