NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with spontaneous rupture of membranes. The nurse notes a loop of umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Umbilical cord prolapse is an emergency requiring the knee-chest position to relieve cord compression. Suprapubic pressure and McRoberts are for shoulder dystocia, and Leopold maneuvers are for fetal positioning assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is screening clients for those at risk for developing oral candidiasis. The nurse should recognize the client at highest risk for developing oral candidiasis is a client who
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An HIV-positive client on long-term antibiotics is at highest risk for oral candidiasis due to immunosuppression and microbial imbalance. Albuterol use , sugary drinks , and low albumin are less significant risk factors.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is speaking with the parent of a toddler who believes the child has a hearing deficit. Which findings support this suspected diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Signs of hearing deficit in a toddler include withdrawn behavior , monotone speech , and loud speech due to inability to modulate voice. Inintelligible speech at 12 months is normal, and attentiveness suggests intact hearing.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following tasks can the practical nurse (PN) safely assign to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: UAP can ambulate stable clients , check pulse oximetry , provide oral hygiene , and reposition clients . Instructing on incentive spirometry requires nursing judgment and is not delegable.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is to administer an iron injection to an adult. How should this be administered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron injections are given via Z-track intramuscular in the gluteal muscle to prevent leakage and skin staining, ensuring deep muscle administration.