NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client's home in preparation for discharge. Which of the following should be given priority consideration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Functional communication patterns between family members are fundamental to meeting the needs of the client and family.
Question 2 of 5
The women’s health nurse is caring for a 30-year-old client who wants to use the ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin patch for contraception. Regarding this method of birth control, which finding should be most concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deep venous thrombosis is a contraindication for estrogen-containing contraceptives like the patch due to increased clotting risk. Heavy menses, family history of breast cancer, and obesity are less critical.
Question 3 of 5
A 9-month old is seen in the well child clinic. During the nursing assessment, the mother asks, 'Shouldn't he be making baby sounds by now? My friend's little boy is the same age and he is already saying dada.' The nurse reports the mother's concerns to the doctor for follow-up based on the knowledge that infants should be making rudimentary sounds by age:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infants typically make cooing or babbling sounds by 6-8 months. Lack of sounds at 9 months warrants evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing information on dietary management to a group of clients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Which meal represents the best adherence to the principles of and recommendations for diabetic meal planning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked bean chili with brown rice and salad provides fiber, lean protein, and vegetables, balancing blood sugar. Fries and hamburger buns are higher in simple carbs, less ideal for diabetes control.
Question 5 of 5
Following visitation, the nurse observes a client's wife sitting alone crying. When approached, the wife states, 'I'm so worried about him.' The best response by the nurse is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tell me what is worrying you' encourages the wife to express her concerns, facilitating support. Other responses assume causes or defer to others prematurely.