NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing the cardiac rhythm shown in the ECG strip below. The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ventricular fibrillation is a life-threatening arrhythmia requiring immediate intervention. Atrial fibrillation , sinus bradycardia , and normal rhythm are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The licensed practical nurse is assisting the charge nurse in planning care for a client with a detached retina. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should receive priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteration in mobility is priority for a detached retina, as positioning and activity restrictions prevent further detachment. Comfort, skin integrity, and O2 perfusion are secondary concerns.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client recovering from a fracture. Which diet selection would be best for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A diet rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins supports bone healing. Broiled chicken, Mandarin orange salad, and milk provide these nutrients. Options A, B, and C include less nutrient-dense foods like fried items or chips, making them less ideal.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is pregnant at 30 weeks gestation comes to the prenatal clinic. Which of the following vaccines may be administered safely at this prenatal visit? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Influenza injection and Tdap are safe and recommended in pregnancy. Nasal spray , MMR , and varicella are live vaccines, contraindicated in pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had a cerebrovascular accident. The nurse gives the client a washcloth and encourages the client to wash her face. The client looks at the washcloth as though she does not know what to do with it. The nurse knows that this indicates that the client has which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Agnosia is the inability to recognize objects, like a washcloth, despite intact sensory function, common post-CVA, unlike apraxia (motor planning), aphasia (language), or dysarthria (speech articulation).