NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client who is dehydrated and malnourished, and suspects that the client may be neglected. Which information most strongly supports the nurse's suspicion of child neglect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving a young child to care for a newborn indicates inadequate supervision, supporting neglect. Job constraints , divorce , and stealing food suggest stress but not direct neglect.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has received a prescription from the health care provider to administer 94 mg of methylprednisolone via IV push. The available vial contains 125 mg in 2 mL. Select the syringe containing the appropriate amount of medication to be administered.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculate: 94 mg ÷ 125 mg/2 mL = 1.504 mL. Syringe 3 (typically 1.5 mL) is closest. Syringes 1, 2, and 4 are not specified but assumed incorrect volumes.
Question 3 of 5
A client with AIDS shows symptoms of herpes simplex stomatitis. Which drug therapy can be anticipated for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acyclovir is an antiviral drug used to treat herpes simplex infections, including stomatitis in AIDS patients.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reinforces discharge teaching to a client who had a total knee replacement 4 days ago. Which client statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-administered anticoagulant injections require confirmation of correct technique, not spousal fear, indicating misunderstanding. Walker use , symptom reporting , and toilet aids are correct.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse prepares for a Denver Screening of a 3 year-old child in the clinic. The mother asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the test. What is the nurse's best response about the purpose of the Denver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It assesses a child's development. The Denver test screens for developmental milestones in young children.