NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should first check the client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever, redness, and pain around pin sites suggest a possible infection at the external fixation site, which is a priority due to the risk of osteomyelitis or systemic infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 2 continuous IV medications concurrently via a 20-gauge IV. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring medication compatibility prevents chemical interactions or precipitation in the IV line, which could harm the client or obstruct the catheter.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 4-month-old infant calls the physician's office reporting that her child has a temperature of 101°F and a rash that is blanchable and doesn't itch. What does the LPN expect will be ordered for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acetaminophen is safe for fever in infants, addressing the temperature while the non-itchy, blanchable rash is monitored, likely viral.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of 6-month-old twins is in the doctor's office because one of the infants has an ear infection. The mother says to the nurse, 'I just don't know if I can handle another problem. It is all so overwhelming.' How should the nurse respond initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the mother's stress and exploring her challenges builds rapport and identifies support needs. Other responses dismiss or redirect her concerns.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn had a bowel resection with temporary colostomy for Hirschsprung disease. The practical nurse should alert the supervising registered nurse about which postoperative finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A gray-tinged stoma suggests ischemia or poor perfusion, which is a critical finding requiring immediate reporting to assess for stoma viability.