NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old who had an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting. After the nurse reinforces teaching on applying epinephrine, which statements by the parent indicate correct understanding? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Epinephrine is given for breathing difficulty, kept accessible, followed by ER visit, and can be administered through clothing. The correct site is the thigh, not the upper arm, making B incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is attending a workshop about caring for persons infected with hepatitis. Which characteristic is most appropriate when defining the incidence rate of hepatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The number of persons in a population who develop hepatitis B during a specific period of time. This is the correct definition of incidence of the disease.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding home oxygen use for a client with emphysema who is using nasal cannula and portable oxygen tank. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Oxygen therapy is commonly prescribed to improve oxygenation for clients with (or at risk for) hypoxia (eg, emphysema) and to promote comfort in clients receiving palliative/hospice care. Clients requiring long-term oxygen therapy may be prescribed portable oxygen delivery (ie, home oxygen therapy) to allow increased independence in daily life.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had thoracic surgery yesterday and has a chest tube attached to water seal drainage. The client's family asks why he has to have a chest tube. What should the nurse include in the response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest tubes remove air/fluid from the pleural cavity, allowing lung reexpansion post-thoracic surgery. Other options misrepresent the tube's function.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is responsible for teaching the client regarding dietary choices to provide needed magnesium. Which food is a good source of magnesium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinach is a rich source of magnesium, found in green leafy vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. Apple , liver , and squash have lower magnesium content.