NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the pediatric clinic is planning to reinforce postoperative teaching to parents. The nurse should talk with the parent of which child first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A foreign object in the ear (
A) poses an immediate risk of injury or infection, requiring urgent attention. Ear pain post-adenotonsillectomy (
B) is common and less urgent. School clearance (
C) and returning to sports (
D) are non-emergent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a deep venous thrombosis 1 day ago. Which action by the client would require an immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Massaging the leg (
D) risks dislodging the clot, causing embolism, requiring immediate intervention. Ambulation (
A), warm compresses (
B), and elevation (
C) are appropriate.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Sodium
136-145 mEq/L
(136-145 mmol/L)
Potassium
3.5-5 mEq/L
(3.5-5 mmol/L)
Creatinine
Male: 0.6–1.3 mg/dL
(53.0–114.9 μmol/L)
Female: 0.5-1.1 mg/dL
(44.2-97.2 μmol/L)
BUN
10-20 mg/dL
(3.6-7.1 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has been made aware of laboratory test results for a client who is receiving continuous cardiac monitoring. The client is asymptomatic, and the cardiac monitor shows normal sinus rhythm. Which of the following is most likely an erroneous test result?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A potassium level of 7.0 mEq/L (
C) is life-threatening and would likely cause arrhythmias, inconsistent with normal sinus rhythm and asymptomatic status, suggesting an error. Elevated BUN (
A), sodium (
B), and creatinine (
D) are concerning but plausible in renal or dehydration issues without immediate cardiac effects.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is observing a nursing student reinforce teaching to a client on how to take sucralfate. Which statement made by the student would require intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sucralfate (
B) should not be taken with other stomach medications, as it forms a protective barrier, reducing their absorption. Timing (A,
C) and constipation (
D) are correct.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to take a toddler's blood pressure for the first time. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Permit handling the equipment before putting the cuff in place. The best way to gain the toddler's cooperation is to encourage handling the equipment. Detailed explanations are not helpful.