NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client who is taking cyclosporin (Neoral). What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclosporin (Neoral) inhibits normal immune responses. Clients receiving cyclosporin are at risk for infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is asked to float to the telemetry unit because the unit is short-staffed. The nurse is not familiar with this client population and is concerned about providing safe client care. What is the best action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accepting the assignment and clarifying required skills ensures safe care with support, addressing concerns proactively. Refusing or deferring may disrupt staffing, and reading policies delays care.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of headaches who has come to the clinic reporting a 'bad migraine.' The client was able to provide a full health history while waiting to be seen. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flat affect and drowsiness in a migraine are atypical and may indicate a more serious condition like a neurological event, requiring urgent evaluation. Nausea and poor appetite are common in migraines, and the BP and respiratory rate are within normal limits.
Question 4 of 5
A laboring woman prefers to lie in the supine position during labor. The nurse teaches her that this is not a good position for which reason?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supine position can compress the vena cava, causing maternal hypotension and reduced fetal perfusion, leading to fetal heart rate drops.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a postpartum client about cord care for the newborn. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing the diaper over the cord traps moisture, increasing infection risk. The cord turning black, falling off naturally, and sponge baths are correct cord care practices.