NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old client with osteomyelitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote age-appropriate growth and development during hospitalization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Schoolwork supports cognitive development for a 10-year-old. Imaginary play suits younger children, last-minute explanations increase anxiety, and independent play may not meet social needs.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a small piece of wood penetrating the right eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stabilizing the object prevents further damage until surgical removal. Flushing , removing , or applying ointment risks worsening the injury.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assisting in caring for a client who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy 48 hours ago and has developed diabetes insipidus. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Desmopressin treats diabetes insipidus by replacing vasopressin. Checking urine osmolarity and serum sodium monitors the condition. Trendelenburg position is inappropriate as it may increase intracranial pressure post-hypophysectomy.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Hematocrit
Male: 42%-52%
(0.42-0.52)
Female: 37%-47%
(0.37-0.47) 29%
(0.29)
Hemoglobin
Male: 14-18 g/dL
(140-180 g/L)
Female: 12-16 g/dL
(120-160 g/L) 9.7 g/dL
97 (g/L)
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease who is scheduled to receive recombinant human erythropoietin and iron sucrose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythropoietin can increase blood pressure, so checking BP is essential. It's given IV or SC, not IM . Iron sucrose is standard , and holding erythropoietin requires lab evidence.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discussing hypertension with a group of people. Which person is at greatest risk for hypertension?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Age, obesity, smoking, and family history of hypertension confer the highest risk, as seen in the 63-year-old Caucasian female.