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
Which of the following manifestations observed by the school nurse confirms the presence of pediculosis capitis in students?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diagnosis of pediculosis capitis is made by observation of the white eggs (nits) firmly attached to the hair shafts. Treatment can include application of a medicated shampoo with lindane for children over 2 years of age, and meticulous combing and removal of all nits.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (random)
71-200 mg/dL
(3.9–11.1 mmol/L)
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse cares for a child with bed bug bites. Which parent statement indicates that further teaching is required?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bed bug infestations are not caused by unwashed sheets but by exposure to infested environments. This misconception indicates a need for further teaching about bed bug transmission and prevention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to assist a client to ambulate to the bathroom. The client rises from the chair at the bedside and immediately reports feeling dizzy. It would be a priority for the nurse to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dizziness upon standing suggests orthostatic hypotension or other instability. Assisting the client back to a sitting position prevents falls and ensures immediate safety.