NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who is HIV positive. The woman starts her period. There is menstrual blood on the floor. What substance should the nurse use to clean up the floor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlorine bleach is the best product for cleaning blood spills, as HIV can be present in menstrual blood, requiring a disinfectant effective against bloodborne pathogens.
Question 2 of 5
A client has just been prescribed allopurinol for chronic gout. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to reinforce to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allopurinol can affect kidney, liver, and bone marrow function, so periodic lab tests are critical to monitor for toxicity. Storage instructions, taking with food, and fluid intake are important but less critical than ensuring organ function safety.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working with unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task can the nurse safely assign to UAP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Collecting a urine specimen from a Foley catheter is within the UAP's scope, as it involves a straightforward procedure with proper training. Colostomy irrigation and refilling enteral feeding containers require nursing judgment and are not safe for UAP to perform.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse monitors a client who has followed a vegan diet for several years. Which client statement would indicate a possible complication resulting from a vegan diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Night vision disturbances suggest vitamin A deficiency, common in vegan diets lacking sufficient beta-carotene sources. Insomnia, scaly skin, and tingling are less specific to vegan diet complications, potentially relating to other causes like stress or neuropathy.
Question 5 of 5
A client can receive the mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccine if he or she:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A mild cold without fever does not contraindicate MMR vaccination. Pregnancy, immunocompromise, and neomycin allergy are contraindications due to live virus risks or anaphylaxis. Pharmacological Therapies