NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old client who was recently admitted with nausea, vomiting, severe right lower quadrant pain, and an elevated WBC count. Which of the following statements by the client would be a priority to follow up?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Resolution of pain (
C) in suspected appendicitis may indicate perforation, a surgical emergency, requiring urgent follow-up. Fatigue (
A), hunger (
B), and dislike of hospitals (
D) are less critical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking with a group of parents about puberty. The nurse should include that the first sign of puberty in clients of the male sex is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Testicular enlargement (
C) is the first sign of puberty in males, occurring before height increase (
A), muscle mass gain (
B), or penile growth (
D).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 12-month-old client who is HIV-positive and severely immunosuppressed. Which of the following scheduled immunizations should the nurse anticipate administering to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Hib (
A) and PCV (
D) are inactivated vaccines, safe for immunosuppressed children. MMR (
C) and varicella (E) are live vaccines, contraindicated. Hepatitis A (
B) is not routine at 12 months.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client with primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease). Which of the following findings is consistent with the condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bronze skin pigmentation (
A) is a hallmark of Addison disease due to increased ACTH stimulating melanocytes. Increased hair (
B) and supraclavicular fat pad (
D) are associated with Cushing syndrome, while striae (
C) are nonspecific but not typical of Addison disease.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is confused and has a high risk for falls. The client is incontinent of urine and frequently attempts to get out of bed unassisted to use the restroom. Which nursing interventions are appropriate when caring for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Bed alarms (
A), hourly rounding (
B), and proximity to the nurses' station (
D) enhance safety and monitoring. Catheters (
C) increase infection risk and are not first-line, and raising all side rails (E) is a restraint and unsafe.