NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should recognize the client at highest risk for developing a pulmonary embolism is the client who
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Recent cesarean birth increases pulmonary embolism risk due to immobility, surgical trauma, and hypercoagulability postpartum. Pneumonia, subdural hematoma, and hormone therapy carry lower or less immediate risks in this context.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a cardiac stress test tomorrow. Prior to the stress test, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caffeine can affect heart rate and test results, so it should be avoided before a stress test.
Question 3 of 5
Someone who has received a recent tattoo should be screened for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tattooing with non-sterile equipment risks transmission of hepatitis B or C, blood-borne pathogens. The other infections are not primarily associated with tattooing. Safety and Infection Control
Extract:
Laboratory results
Albumin
3.5-5 g/dL
(35-50 g/L)
2.0 g/dL (20 g/L)
Cholesterol
<200 mg/dL
(<5.2 mmol/L)
275 mg/dL (7.1 mmol/L)
Urinalysis
Protein
0-8 mg/dL
300 mg/dL
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a 3-year-old with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse interprets the results to most clearly reflect which physiologic process related to nephrotic syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome is a collection of symptoms resulting from various causes of glomerular injury (Option 2). The most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children is minimal change nephrotic syndrome, which is generally considered idiopathic. Less common secondary causes may be related to systemic disease or infection, such as glomerulonephritis, drug toxicity, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on droplet precautions who has a prescription for a CT scan. When transporting the client to radiology, the nurse should ensure that the transporter uses protective equipment correctly to reduce the environmental spread of infection when the client is outside the room. Which instruction should the nurse give the transporter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Droplet precautions are used to prevent transmission of respiratory infection. These precautions include the use of a mask and a private room. When the client is in the room, staff should wear masks and follow standard precautions. The client on droplet precautions should wear a mask at all times when outside the hospital room.