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
A client has sustained second- and third-degree burns over her entire left arm and posterior trunk. Using the Rule of Nines, which percentage of the client's body is burned?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per the Rule of Nines, one arm is 9% and the posterior trunk is 18%, totaling 27% body surface area burned.
Question 3 of 5
Parents of a 7 year-old child call the clinic nurse because their daughter was sent home from school because of a rash. The child had been seen the day before by the provider and diagnosed with Fifth Disease (erythema infectiosum). What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explain that this rash is not contagious and does not require isolation. Fifth Disease is not contagious once the rash appears, except in specific cases.
Question 4 of 5
A client asks, 'What should I do to prepare for a colonoscopy?' Which instructions should the nurse reinforce to correctly answer the client’s question? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Fasting 8 hours, clear liquids the day before, and polyethylene glycol are standard colonoscopy preparations. Antibiotics are not routine, and smoking cessation is not specific to the procedure.
Question 5 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is experiencing auditory hallucinations and is admitted for evaluation and treatment. A suitable activity for a client with schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking a walk with the nurse provides distraction and support, reducing focus on hallucinations. Group activities or solitary tasks (B,
C) may be overwhelming or less therapeutic.