NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which client statement requires further investigation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burning on urination (
A) suggests a urinary tract infection, requiring investigation. Dribbling (
B), nocturia (
D), and missing doses (
C) are common with BPH or medication non-adherence but less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lumbar punctures are typically performed in a lateral or sitting position, not prone (
A), requiring clarification. Urinating beforehand (
B), needle insertion (
C), and transient pain (
D) are correct.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a 4-year-old tell the nurse that the child won't go to sleep at night due to fear of tigers living under the bed. Which response by the nurse is most helpful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Night fears are normal in preschoolers (
C). Checking under the bed with the child validates their fear while showing safety. Linking to a zoo visit (
A) or media (
D) assumes unconfirmed triggers. Agreeing with fears (
B) may reinforce them.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of a client who sustained a cervical spinal cord injury 1 hour ago and has paralysis in all four extremities. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory status (
C) is the priority in acute cervical spinal cord injury due to risk of respiratory failure. Repositioning (
A), dysreflexia monitoring (
B), and exercises (
D) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on an orthopedic unit is caring for four clients with a casted extremity. Which client does the nurse prioritize to see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling (
A) suggests neurovascular compromise, requiring urgent assessment. Itching (
B), moderate pain (
C), and throbbing (
D) are less critical.