NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client with suspected panic disorder. Which of the following findings would be consistent with the condition?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Panic disorder is characterized by sudden, intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as sweating (
A), dizziness (
B), heart palpitations (
D), and shortness of breath (E). Compulsions (
C) are associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder, not panic disorder.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly client who experiences nighttime confusion wanders from his room into the room of another client. The nurse can best help decrease the client's confusion by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A night light reduces confusion by improving visibility and orientation. Constant supervision is impractical, room-sharing may worsen confusion, and sedatives increase fall risk.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Sodium
136-145 mEq/L
(136-145 mmol/L) 150 mEq/L (150 mmol/L)
Potassium
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
(3.5-5.0 mmol/L) 6.0 mEq/L (6.0 mmol/L)
Calcium
9.0-10.5 mg/dL
(2.25-2.62 mmol/L) 9.0 mg/dL (2.25 mmol/L)
Phosphate
3.0-4.5 mg/dL
(0.97-1.45 mmol/L) 5.8 mg/dL (1.87 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse has reviewed the most recent laboratory test results for a client with chronic kidney disease. Which of the following would be an appropriate afternoon snack to recommend for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CKD patients need low-potassium, low-phosphorus snacks. Oatmeal with apples (
C) is suitable. Milk (
A) is high in phosphorus, and chips (
B) are high in sodium. Pudding (
D) may have additives.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Prior to administering a feeding, the nurse checks for placement of a feeding tube. What is the best way to do this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring the pH of aspirated fluid (pH <5.5) confirms gastric placement, the most reliable method to prevent aspiration.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has attended a staff education program about obtaining blood specimens from newborns via heel stick. Which of the following statements by the nurse would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The center of the heel (
B) should be avoided to prevent bone injury; lateral or medial aspects are used. Sucking (
A), wiping the first drop (
C), and warming (
D) are correct.