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
Which of the following conditions is most likely related to the development of renal calculi?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gout increases uric acid levels, which can lead to uric acid kidney stones, a common type of renal calculi.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpitations may indicate levothyroxine overdose or hyperthyroidism, requiring prompt reporting to adjust the dose or evaluate thyroid function.
Question 4 of 5
A 9 year-old is taken to the emergency room with right lower quadrant pain and vomiting. When preparing the child for an emergency appendectomy, what must the nurse expect to be the child's greatest fear?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For school-age children, major fears are loss of control and separation from friends/peers.
Question 5 of 5
While the nurse is preparing medications, a code occurs. One of the nursing assistants offers to help by administering the medications. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding medications prioritizes the code response, as CNAs cannot administer medications, ensuring patient safety and appropriate task delegation.