NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 7 year-old child who is being discharged following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following instructions is appropriate for the nurse to teach the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Report a persistent cough to the health care provider. Persistent coughing may indicate bleeding, which requires immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
Which response by the nurse would best assist the chemically impaired client to deal with issues of guilt?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response encourages the client to get in touch with their feelings and utilize problem-solving steps to reduce guilt feelings.
Question 3 of 5
A person who has psoriasis is seen in the clinic. The lesions are covered with coal tar. Which instruction should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coal tar increases photosensitivity; protecting the area from sunlight for 24 hours prevents burns. Nausea, washing off, or skin darkening are not primary concerns.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Hemoglobin
Male: 14-18 g/dL
(140-180 g/L)
Female:
12-16 g/dL
(120-160 g/L)
5 g/dL
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has a hemoglobin level of 5 g/dL (50 g/L). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to obtain? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Severe anemia (5 g/dL) reduces oxygen-carrying capacity, causing dyspnea (
B), pallor (
C), and tachycardia (E) as compensatory mechanisms. Crackles (
A) suggest fluid overload, and respiratory depression (
D) is unrelated.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A 1-year-old boy is hospitalized for a fractured femur. There is a PRN order for pain medication. What is the best way to assess the child for pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 1-year-old cannot verbalize pain; observing behavior (e.g., crying, guarding) is the most reliable pain assessment method.