NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child with suspected lead poisoning. Which of the following assessments is the nurse most likely to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Complaints of numbness and tingling in feet. A child who has unusual neurologic signs or symptoms, neuropathy, footdrop, or anemia that cannot be attributed to other causes may be suffering from lead poisoning. This most often occurs when a child ingests or inhales paint chips from lead-based paint or dust from remodeling in older buildings.
Question 2 of 5
A client with coronary artery disease is being seen in the clinic for a follow-up examination. During medication reconciliation, the nurse identifies which reported medication as requiring further investigation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naproxen (
C), an NSAID, increases cardiovascular risk and bleeding, requiring investigation in coronary artery disease. Isosorbide (
A), atorvastatin (
B), and fish oil (
D) are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has facial lacerations, a suspected fracture of the arm, and multiple bruises at various stages of healing. The client's spouse is at the bedside and appears angry. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multiple bruises at various stages suggest possible abuse, so talking privately with the client (
B) is the priority to assess safety. Social services (
A) may follow, but immediate safety assessment comes first. Treating injuries (C,
D) is secondary.
Question 4 of 5
Phototherapy is ordered for a newborn with physiologic jaundice. The nurse caring for the infant should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying an emollient prevents skin drying, a common issue during phototherapy due to exposure to light.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give an adult a subcutaneous injection of heparin. What should the nurse check prior to giving the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) monitors heparin's anticoagulant effect, ensuring safe administration by assessing bleeding risk.