NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant with suspected meningitis and preparing to assist with a lumbar puncture. What is the appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During a lumbar puncture for an infant, holding the child in a flexed position with head and knees tucked and back rounded ensures proper spinal alignment for safe needle insertion. Oxygen is not routinely needed, cleaning is typically done by the provider, and vital sign monitoring is important but not the primary intervention.
Question 2 of 5
The client with herpes zoster will most likely have an order for which category of medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Herpes zoster, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is treated with antivirals like acyclovir to reduce severity and duration. Antibiotics, antipyretics, and anticoagulants are not primary treatments.
Question 3 of 5
A woman is being seen in the physician's office for a medical complaint. When she is called to see the physician, she goes to the restroom and washes her hands over and over, missing her allotted time with the physician. How should the nurse deal with this woman?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advance warning accommodates possible OCD, allowing hand washing within a timeframe, ensuring she sees the physician. Sending home, interrupting, or forcing choices is less effective.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for albuterol 5 mg via nebulizer every 4 hours. The nurse has albuterol 2.5 mg/3 mL available. How many mL should the nurse administer to the client with each dose? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 6 mL/dose
Rationale: Albuterol 5 mg is needed, with 2.5 mg/3 mL available. Thus, 5 mg ÷ 2.5 mg × 3 mL = 6 mL per dose.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is speaking with the parent of a toddler who believes the child has a hearing deficit. Which findings support this suspected diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Signs of hearing deficit in a toddler include withdrawn behavior , monotone speech , and loud speech due to inability to modulate voice. Inintelligible speech at 12 months is normal, and attentiveness suggests intact hearing.