NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and an elevated hemoglobin A1c. Which statement by the nurse will best address this result?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated A1c reflects poor glycemic control over months, so reviewing diet, exercise, and medications is most relevant. Other options are less comprehensive.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working to prevent falls in a restraint-free environment. Which of the following is inappropriate for the nurse to delegate to assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing safety needs requires nursing judgment, inappropriate for delegation to assistive personnel, unlike routine tasks like bed positioning.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse manager informs the nursing staff at morning report that the clinical nurse specialist will be conducting a research study on staff attitudes toward client care. All staff are invited to participate in the study if they wish. This affirms the ethical principle of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy. Individuals must be free to make independent decisions about participation in research without coercion from others.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing diet instruction to the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis. The nurse would emphasize that the diet should be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High protein, high calorie, unrestricted fat. The child with Cystic Fibrosis needs a well balanced diet that is high in protein and calories. Fat does not need to be restricted.
Question 5 of 5
The practical nurse is assisting the registered nurse in preparing the room for a client with new-onset tonic-clonic seizures. It is important to ensure that what equipment is in the room? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Oxygen ensures adequate oxygenation during seizures, padding prevents injury from bed rails, and suction equipment clears airways if secretions accumulate. Oral bite devices are unsafe during seizures due to choking risks, and restraints are not typically used unless absolutely necessary.