NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing a developmental assessment on an 8 month-old. Which finding should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Falls forward when sitting. Sitting without support is expected at 8 months, indicating a developmental concern.
Extract:
Post thoracentesis, the patient complains of blood-tinged sputum.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would the PN performs first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood-tinged sputum may indicate a pneumothorax, so auscultating for breath sounds is the priority to assess lung status.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is to obtain an apical-radial pulse on a client. Which statement is true regarding obtaining an apical-radial pulse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apical-radial pulse requires simultaneous measurement by two people to detect a pulse deficit, ensuring accuracy in conditions like atrial fibrillation.
Question 4 of 5
An adult has completed an alcohol detoxification program and will be discharged later today. Which comment indicates the best understanding of the discharge care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Attending AA meetings indicates commitment to sobriety and support, essential for recovery post-detoxification.
Extract:
Binu is a 45-year-old female patient who is admitted with a diagnosis of acute depression. She has history of inability to deal with her divorce.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse would expect that one of the following drugs will be ordered for the patient which is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elavil (amitriptyline), a tricyclic antidepressant, is commonly used for depression.