NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old client who has a new tracheostomy. Which of the following findings would indicate that the client's airway requires suctioning? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Audible gurgling, irritability, and low oxygen saturation (88%) indicate airway obstruction or secretions requiring suctioning. Normal heart rate (110/min) and respiratory rate (30/min) for a 6-month-old do not necessitate suctioning.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking and overly dramatic behaviors. The other options describe different personality disorders.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a colostomy two days ago. Which comment the client makes indicates a readiness to learn about caring for the colostomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about the bag's purpose shows curiosity and readiness to learn about colostomy care. Other comments reflect denial, frustration, or lack of engagement with care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching for a client newly prescribed buspirone for generalized anxiety disorder. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Buspirone takes 2-4 weeks for full effect, indicating effective teaching. Extra doses are unsafe, driving is generally allowed, and withdrawal is minimal.
Question 5 of 5
A client with AIDS treated for intractable seizures is transferred from the intensive care unit to the medical unit. There are 4 semiprivate room beds available. Which room assignment does the nurse recognize as the best option for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Community-acquired pneumonia poses the least infection risk to an immunocompromised client with AIDS, unlike C. difficile or fever of unknown origin.