NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client at 15 weeks gestation who has hyperemesis gravidarum. Which of the following findings would be consistent with the condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperemesis gravidarum causes severe vomiting, leading to dehydration and starvation, resulting in ketosis. Positive ketones in urinalysis confirm this metabolic state.
Question 2 of 5
Which instructions should the nurse include when reinforcing discharge teaching to a client with peptic ulcer disease due to Helicobacter pylori infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Avoiding irritants (
A), abstaining from alcohol (
B), reporting melena (
C), and completing the antibiotic regimen (
D) are critical for managing H. pylori-related peptic ulcer disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing appropriate interventions with the parent of an infant who had a febrile seizure. Which instruction is appropriate to review?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering acetaminophen or ibuprofen every 6-8 hours helps control fever, reducing the risk of recurrent febrile seizures in infants.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered O2 at 3 liters/minute for a client with emphysema. Which device will deliver the most precise level of oxygen prescribed for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Venturi mask will deliver the most precise level of oxygen for the client with COPD. Answer A is incorrect, because the client may lose oxygen through an open mouth. Answers B and C are incorrect, because they are not used to deliver oxygen to the client with COPD.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of a pediatric client who had a cast applied to the right arm 30 minutes ago. Which of the following statements by the parent would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling or burning may indicate neurovascular compromise or pressure on nerves, requiring immediate evaluation, not dismissal as normal.