NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a frail elderly client in her home. Which behavior, if observed or reported, should the nurse report to the supervisor for further evaluation of possible abuse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leaving a frail client alone for hours poses neglect risk, warranting abuse evaluation. Guardianship, brown spots, or yelling are less definitive without context.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing child safety with a group of mothers of toddlers. Which statement indicates a need for more instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Toddlers (under 2 years) should be in rear-facing car seats for safety; front-facing is incorrect, indicating a need for further instruction.
Question 3 of 5
A female client seen in the health department's STD clinic is diagnosed with chlamydia. Before the client leaves the clinic, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding sexual relations prevents chlamydia spread until treatment is complete. Contact tracing is secondary, Flagyl is for trichomoniasis, and douching is harmful.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridioides difficile infection. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: A private room (
B) and protective gown (
D) are required for contact precautions. Sterile gloves (
A) are unnecessary, alcohol-based sanitizer (
C) is ineffective against C. difficile spores, and surgical masks (E) are not required.
Question 5 of 5
A client just diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus septic arthritis is receiving the first dose of IV vancomycin. Which finding is most concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wheezing and hives (
D) indicate a possible anaphylactic reaction, the most concerning finding. Muscle pain (
A), flushing/pruritus (
B), and low blood pressure (
C) are less immediately life-threatening.