NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is offering safety instructions to a parent with a four month-old infant and a four year-old child. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of appropriate precautions to take with the children?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The infant seat is to be placed on the rear seat. Small children and infants are not to be left unsupervised. Option D indicates supervision and age-appropriate responsibility.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following symptoms is associated with exacerbation of multiple sclerosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diplopia (double vision) is a common symptom during multiple sclerosis exacerbations, resulting from demyelination affecting the optic nerves or brainstem.
Question 3 of 5
In addition to disturbances in mental awareness and orientation, a client with cognitive impairment is also likely to show loss of ability in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Learning, creativity, and judgment. Cognitive impairments are due to physiological processes that affect memory and other higher-level cognitive processes.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer sumatriptan to a client with a migraine headache. Which of the following findings would require follow-up prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sumatriptan is contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension due to the risk of cardiovascular events.