NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (random)
71-200 mg/dL
(3.9–11.1 mmol/L)
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse check first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL indicates severe hypoglycemia, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention to prevent seizures or coma.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has an order to administer ophthalmic drops and ophthalmic ointment to a client being treated for conjunctivitis. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying drops first, then waiting 5 minutes before ointment, ensures proper absorption of both. Ointment first would block drops, and combining forms is unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
A new mother is two days postpartum, is breastfeeding her infant, and now is preparing for discharge. She states that for contraception she is going to use her diaphragm, which she still has. The nurse's response should be based on which information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postpartum pelvic changes require diaphragm refitting to ensure effective contraception, as size may differ after childbirth.
Question 4 of 5
Spirituality affects a client's life in all of the following areas except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spirituality is a belief in or relationship with some higher power, creative force, divine being, or infinite source of energy and does not have any effect on genetic makeup.
Question 5 of 5
A student nurse is caring for a client with iron deficiency anemia who is newly prescribed ferrous sulfate. Which action by the student nurse requires the supervising nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium inhibits iron absorption, so administering ferrous sulfate with a calcium supplement reduces its effectiveness, requiring intervention.