NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 6-month-old client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to provide developmentally appropriate care for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Following the home routine (
A), providing familiar toys (
B), ensuring a quiet sleep environment (
D), and offering a parent's shirt (E) promote comfort and security for a 6-month-old.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of a pediatric client who had a cast applied to the right arm 30 minutes ago. Which of the following statements by the parent would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling or burning may indicate neurovascular compromise or pressure on nerves, requiring immediate evaluation, not dismissal as normal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 6-month-old client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to provide developmentally appropriate care for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Following the home routine (
A), providing familiar toys (
B), ensuring a quiet sleep environment (
D), and offering a parent's shirt (E) promote comfort and security for a 6-month-old.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing the concept of parallel play with parents of toddlers. Which statement should the nurse include to describe this type of play?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parallel play is characteristic of toddlers, where children play alongside each other without significant interaction, focusing on their own activities.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing status epilepticus and does not have a peripheral venous access device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rectal diazepam is a first-line treatment for status epilepticus when IV access is unavailable, as it rapidly terminates seizures to prevent brain damage.