NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discussing prostatectomies with a group of men. One man asks which kind of prostatectomy is done for someone who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What answer should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transurethral resection prostatectomy (TURP) is the most common procedure for BPH, removing prostate tissue via the urethra, minimally invasive compared to open approaches.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin pills. The child is sniffling and crying quietly. The practical nurse anticipates initially assisting with the implementation of which treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Activated charcoal is the initial treatment for aspirin ingestion to prevent absorption, if within 1-2 hours.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing instructions to a new mother on the proper techniques for breast feeding her infant. Which statement by the mother indicates the need for additional instruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I can switch to a bottle if I need to take a break from breast feeding. Introducing a bottle during early breastfeeding can cause nipple confusion and weaken the baby's suck.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year old is scheduled for a routine tonsillectomy. Which of the following lab findings should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A white cell count of 16,000 is elevated, suggesting infection, which must be reported before surgery. Hemoglobin , platelets , and urine specific gravity are normal.
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a 1-week-old infant says to the nurse, 'When will that ugly black cord thing come off?' How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The umbilical cord typically detaches in 10 days to 3 weeks, providing accurate information. Other responses are irrelevant or incorrect.