NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy. A visitor yells at the nurse saying there is a fire burning in the wastebasket on the other side of the room. What should the nurse do initially?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxygen fuels fires; turning it off and removing the client from the room prioritizes safety. Seeking help or using an extinguisher delays evacuation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding lying down for 2–3 hours after eating prevents acid reflux by allowing gastric emptying. Large meals (
A) worsen reflux, sleeping flat (
B) increases symptoms, and citrus fruits (
D) are acidic and irritating.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients who will be undergoing diagnostic tests. Which client must the nurse ask about allergies to shellfish? An adult who is scheduled for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shellfish allergies may indicate iodine sensitivity, critical for contrast dye used in CT scans, unlike MRI, EEG, or sleep studies.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old child tells the nurse she is embarrassed when her child plays with other children because he does not share his toys or even interact with the other children. The nurse's response to the mother is based on the knowledge that a 2-year-old usually engages in which type of play?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 years, children typically engage in parallel play, playing alongside but not interactively with others, a normal developmental stage that does not involve sharing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip replacement 4 days ago. Which assessment requires the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I just can't 'catch my breath' over the past few minutes and I think I am in grave danger.' Sudden onset of shortness of breath in a post-operative client, especially after a total hip replacement, may indicate a pulmonary embolism or other serious respiratory complication, requiring immediate assessment and intervention.