NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical surgical unit. Which client is most at risk for contracting a nosocomial infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An indwelling urinary catheter increases the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, a common nosocomial infection, especially in older adults with prolonged catheter use.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of these tasks can be safely delegated to a practical nurse (PN)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Provide stoma care for a client with a well functioning ostomy. The care of a mature stoma and the application of an ostomy appliance may be delegated to a PN. This client has minimal risk of instability of the situation.
Question 3 of 5
Spirituality affects a client's life in all of the following areas except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spirituality is a belief in or relationship with some higher power, creative force, divine being, or infinite source of energy and does not have any effect on genetic makeup.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client at 12 weeks gestation who has a rubella titer status of nonimmune. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate implementing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MMR is contraindicated during pregnancy due to risks to the fetus. Administering it postpartum ensures immunity for future pregnancies without harming the current pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
The mother of 6-month-old twins is in the doctor's office because one of the infants has an ear infection. The mother says to the nurse, 'I just don't know if I can handle another problem. It is all so overwhelming.' How should the nurse respond initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the mother's stress and exploring her challenges builds rapport and identifies support needs. Other responses dismiss or redirect her concerns.