NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up. Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Height and weight percentiles vary widely. Significant discrepancies in growth percentiles may indicate underlying health issues requiring further evaluation.
Extract:
Two hours post below knee amputation, the patient's dressing was saturated with serosanguinous secretions.
Question 2 of 5
In addition to notifying the surgeon, the priority nursing action would include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reinforcing the dressing helps control bleeding while awaiting further instructions from the surgeon, addressing the immediate issue of saturated dressings.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment. Proper alignment ensures effective traction and prevents complications.
Question 4 of 5
A practical nurse (PN) from the pediatric unit is assigned to work in a critical care unit. Which client assignment would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This client is the most stable with a predictable outcome.
Extract:
A mother reported that her son is throwing up each time she feeds him.
Question 5 of 5
What would be the best assessment question the nurse would ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jelly-like stool is an indication of a gastrointestinal problem, which could be related to the vomiting. Assessing for this symptom helps identify potential underlying issues.