NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the growth and development of a toddler with AIDS. The nurse would anticipate finding that the child has
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delay in achievement of most developmental milestones. The majority of children with AIDS have neurological involvement, leading to developmental delays and potential loss of milestones.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a colostomy. The client reports that the colostomy bag is leaking. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A leaking colostomy bag may indicate poor fit, skin irritation, or stoma changes, so assessing the stoma and peristomal skin is the first step to determine the cause and plan interventions. Taping (
A) is temporary, emptying/reapplying (
B) may not address the issue, and physician notification (
D) is premature.
Extract:
You were walking in the hallway of the long term facility, you found Jeffrey surrounded by friends and visitors. He was unresponsive, no pulse, and no breathing.
Question 3 of 5
Which one is the most appropriate action taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating CPR is the immediate action for an unresponsive patient with no pulse or breathing.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
An adult who has Bell's palsy says to the nurse, 'Will I always look this weird?' How should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bell's palsy often resolves completely within weeks to months, so reassuring the client of potential full recovery is accurate and supportive.
Question 5 of 5
During a first aid class, the nurse instructs clients on the emergency care of second-degree burns. The nurse knows that which of the following interventions for second-degree burns of the chest and arms will BEST prevent infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After extinguishing the fire, removing clothing and wrapping the victim in a clean sheet prevents contamination and infection in second-degree burns. Soap or ointments (A,
C) are contraindicated in emergencies, and delaying action (
D) increases infection risk.