NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn 12 hours after an uncomplicated vaginal birth at 39 weeks gestation. Which of the following findings would require follow up? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Yellowish skin suggests jaundice, which requires monitoring for bilirubin levels. An umbilical cord with one artery (instead of two) and one vein may indicate congenital anomalies, needing further evaluation. Plantar creases are normal at 39 weeks, the Babinski reflex (toes fanning) is expected, and gum cysts (Epstein pearls) are benign.
Question 2 of 5
The family carries out its health care functions in which of the following ways?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Families often provide sick care, such as administering medications or monitoring symptoms, as a primary healthcare function. The other options are less accurate or overly specific. Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings suggests a complication in a client with surgical removal of a pituitary tumor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Polyuria may indicate diabetes insipidus, a common complication post-pituitary surgery due to disruption of antidiuretic hormone production.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has been assigned a client who is thought to be suicidal. All of the following are in the client's room. Which is safe to leave in the room?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A paper cup poses no suicide risk. Belts, razors, and pillows (potential suffocation) are unsafe in a suicidal client's room.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of Rifampin for prophylaxis after an exposure to meningitis. What change in bodily functions should the nurse advise the client about?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rifampin causes body fluids to turn orange, potentially staining soft contact lenses permanently. The other effects are not associated with Rifampin. Safety and Infection Control