NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an acutely ill 10 year-old client. Which of the following assessment findings would require the nurses immediate attention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Slow, irregular respirations. A slow and irregular respiratory rate is a sign of fatigue in an acutely ill child. Fatigue can rapidly lead to respiratory arrest.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic is caring for a client whose obstetric history is documented as G3 T1 P2 A1 L2. The nurse should recognize that the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: G3 indicates 3 pregnancies; T1 means 1 term birth (37 weeks); P2 means 2 preterm births (20-36 weeks); A1 means 1 abortion; L2 means 2 living children. Thus, C is correct as it matches T1.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client who is dehydrated and malnourished, and suspects that the client may be neglected. Which information most strongly supports the nurse's suspicion of child neglect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving a young child to care for a newborn indicates inadequate supervision, supporting neglect. Job constraints , divorce , and stealing food suggest stress but not direct neglect.
Question 4 of 5
What principle of HIV disease should the nurse keep in mind when planning care for a newborn who was infected in utero?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The infant is very susceptible to infections. HIV compromises the immune system, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about newly prescribed clonidine for a client with hypertension. Which of the following information would be most important for the nurse to reinforce?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abruptly stopping clonidine can cause rebound hypertension, a critical risk. Sodium , alcohol , and dry mouth are less urgent.