NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 5 year-old child whose left leg is in skeletal traction. Which of the following activities would be an appropriate diversional activity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Playing hand held games. Immobilization with traction must be maintained until bone ends are in satisfactory alignment. Activities that increase mobility interfere with the goals of treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A mother calls the pediatrician's office stating that her 15-month-old son received an MMR vaccination yesterday. Today, the site of the injection is red, warm, and puffy. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mild redness, warmth, and swelling at the MMR injection site are expected reactions, resolving without intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The pediatric nurse cares for a 16-year-old client who is scheduled for an appendectomy in the morning. Which of the following interventions are appropriate to support the client's psychosocial needs?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Peer visits (
B), active participation (
D), and addressing body image (E) support a teen's psychosocial needs. Strict schedules (
A) reduce autonomy, and parental presence (
C) may not align with the teen's preferences.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is observing a nursing student reinforce teaching to a client on how to take sucralfate. Which statement made by the student would require intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sucralfate (
B) should not be taken with other stomach medications, as it forms a protective barrier, reducing their absorption. Timing (A,
C) and constipation (
D) are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A pediatric client has been receiving Amoxil (amoxicillin) for acute otitis media. It is important the child receive all the medication. Which secondary disorder is associated with improper management of acute otitis media?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Improper management of acute otitis media can lead to mastoiditis, an infection of the mastoid bone that can result from untreated or inadequately treated ear infections. Answer A (cholesteatoma) is a possible complication but less directly associated with improper antibiotic management. Answer C (acoustic neuroma) is unrelated to otitis media. Answer D (presbycusis) is age-related hearing loss, not a complication of otitis media.