NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who has internal radiation for cancer of the cervix. Which of the following situations poses the greatest risk for others?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged close contact (daughter's hours-long visit) increases radiation exposure risk. Brief visits, tray setup, or mopping pose minimal risk.
Question 2 of 5
The intensive care nurse is caring for a client who has just been extubated. Which interventions are appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Post-extubation, warmed, humidified oxygen (
B) prevents mucosal drying, ice chips (
C) moisten the mouth, oral sponges (
D) maintain hygiene, and incentive spirometry (E) promotes lung expansion. Oral narcotics (
A) are risky due to potential airway compromise.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with cardiac disease about the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Which is the correct pathway of blood flow through the heart?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle. This is the correct pathway of blood flow through the heart.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which client statement requires further investigation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burning on urination (
A) suggests a urinary tract infection, requiring investigation. Dribbling (
B), nocturia (
D), and missing doses (
C) are common with BPH or medication non-adherence but less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the pediatric clinic is planning to reinforce postoperative teaching to parents. The nurse should talk with the parent of which child first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A foreign object in the ear (
A) poses an immediate risk of injury or infection, requiring urgent attention. Ear pain post-adenotonsillectomy (
B) is common and less urgent. School clearance (
C) and returning to sports (
D) are non-emergent.