NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis who is on airborne isolation precautions. The nurse can delegate which tasks to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, D
Rationale: Posting signs and stocking equipment (
C) and reminding visitors about precautions (
D) are within UAP scope. Alerting departments (
A), explaining to the client (
B), and educating family (E) require nursing judgment.
Question 2 of 5
The practical nurse is collaborating with the registered nurse to form a care plan for a client with a possible diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. The nurse should give priority to which client assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory assessment (
D) is the priority in Guillain-Barré syndrome due to the risk of respiratory muscle paralysis. Reflexes (
B) are relevant but less urgent, and blood pressure (
A) and pupils (
C) are not primary concerns.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed asthma client on how to use a peak flow meter. The nurse explains that this should be used to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The peak flow meter is used to measure peak expiratory flow volume. It provides useful information about the presence and/or severity of airway obstruction.
Question 4 of 5
A man who had a right below-the-knee amputation is placed in the prone position for one hour three times a day. The nurse explains to the man that this is done to prevent which problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prone positioning stretches hip flexors, preventing contractures post-amputation. It doesn't primarily address atelectasis, thrombophlebitis, or infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had an endoscopic procedure yesterday to stop upper gastrointestinal bleeding and who started a clear liquid diet today. Which of the following foods would be appropriate to offer to this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Clear liquids include apple juice (
A), chicken broth (
B), cranberry juice (
C), and unsweetened tea (E). Cream of chicken soup (
D) and ice cream (F) are not clear liquids.