NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discussing child safety with a group of mothers of toddlers. Which statement indicates a need for more instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Toddlers (under 2 years) should be in rear-facing car seats for safety; front-facing is incorrect, indicating a need for further instruction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. The client is prescribed filgrastim to improve the function of the immune system. Which finding does the nurse anticipate in response to the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filgrastim stimulates neutrophil production, so an increase in neutrophil count (
C) is expected. It does not affect uric acid (
A), hemoglobin (
B), or platelets (
D).
Question 3 of 5
After inserting an indwelling catheter into an adult male, the nurse secures the catheter by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taping the catheter laterally to the thigh prevents tension or dislodgement while allowing mobility. Upward or downward taping risks kinking, and looping increases infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse just administered routine immunizations to a healthy 15-month-old. What information should the nurse reinforce with the caregivers before they leave the clinic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Redness and mild fever (
C) are common post-immunization reactions. A temperature above 100 F (
A) is too low a threshold for concern, fussiness for a week (
B) is excessive, and activity restriction (
D) is unnecessary.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
Infant – Within 24 hours after birth
≥40 mg/dL (2.2 mmol/L)
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for assigned newborns. Which of the following newborns should the nurse check first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A glucose level of 38 mg/dL with jitteriness (
D) indicates hypoglycemia, a critical condition requiring immediate intervention. Crackles (
A), asymmetric Moro reflex (
B), and respiratory rate of 52 (
C) are less urgent.