NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting the physician with an examination of a client with Addison's disease. During the examination, the nurse will note which change in the client's integumentary system?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease causes bronze pigmentation due to increased ACTH. Edema , hirsutism , and pendulous abdomen are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following infractions can result in the revocation of the nurse's license?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A felony conviction can lead to license revocation due to its impact on professional integrity. Natural disaster response, negligence, or unpaid fees may have other consequences but are less likely to cause revocation.
Question 3 of 5
A 13-month-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with diarrhea and vomiting. The mother tells the nurse that she is worried because her son does not yet walk. She says her other children walked at eight and nine months and asks what could be wrong with this child. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking typically occurs between 9-18 months; at 13 months, not walking is within normal variation, reassuring the mother without dismissing concerns.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse evaluates a client who was prescribed lithium therapy a month ago for bipolar disorder. Which client statement would cause the most concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stomach flu (
C) can cause dehydration, increasing lithium toxicity risk, requiring immediate concern. Naps (
A), weight gain (
B), and dry mouth (
D) are less urgent side effects.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is passing a nasogastric tube into an adult. When passing the tube through the pharynx, the nurse has the client sip water through a straw. What is the purpose of this action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sipping water during nasogastric tube insertion triggers swallowing, which closes the epiglottis, preventing the tube from entering the trachea and directing it toward the esophagus.