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 nurse is talking with a client with major depressive disorder who has been taking paroxetine for the past 3 weeks. Which of the following statements by the client would require immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Persistent depression with increased energy (
B) may indicate rising suicide risk, requiring immediate follow-up. Appetite (
A), sleep (
C), and libido (
D) changes are common side effects.
Question 3 of 5
The most important information for the nurse to have when planning care for the client with diabetes is the client's
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Answer B is correct. The most objective answer is the blood glucose history. Answers A, C, and D are more subjective. This information is reported data.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews a prescription to insert an indwelling urinary catheter in a hospitalized client. Which rationale for indwelling urinary catheter insertion is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute urinary retention (
A) is a medical indication for catheterization. Confusion/incontinence (
B), fall risk (
C), and diuretics (
D) are not sufficient justifications.
Question 5 of 5
An adult is scheduled for a total laryngectomy. When preparing the client for surgery, it is essential for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A laryngectomy removes the voice box, requiring alternative communication; assessing literacy ensures post-op communication via writing, critical for care planning.