NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a 30-month-old client. Which of the following findings would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of nighttime bladder control at 30 months may indicate developmental delay or medical issues, requiring follow-up to assess for underlying causes.
Question 2 of 5
A victim of domestic violence tells the batterer she needs a little time away. How would the nurse expect that the batterer might respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: With fear of rejection causing increased rage toward the victim. Fear of abandonment often escalates abusive behavior.
Question 3 of 5
A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome has a T cell count of 180 . The medication frequently used for the client with T cell counts less than 200 is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pentamidine is used for Pneumocystis prophylaxis in AIDS patients with T-cell counts <200. Gentamicin is an antibiotic, acyclovir treats herpes, and immune globulin is not specific.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is screening clients with major depressive disorder for those at risk for suicide. The nurse should recognize the client at highest risk for suicide is the client with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recent unemployment and divorce are significant stressors that increase suicide risk, especially in a client with a chronic condition like Parkinson disease, which can exacerbate depressive symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A 16 month-old child has just been admitted to the hospital. As the nurse assigned to this child enters the hospital room for the first time, the toddler runs to the mother, clings to her and begins to cry. What would be the initial action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Explain that this behavior is expected. Fear of strangers is normal in toddlers and extends into the preschool period.