NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells. Which solution should be used to prime the IV tubing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride is compatible with red blood cells and prevents hemolysis during transfusion.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of depression is prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insomnia is a common side effect of sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
Question 3 of 5
Which instruction regarding rescue breathing is important to include in the parent-teaching plan when a newborn is at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For infant rescue breathing, covering the nose and mouth and blowing just enough air to make the chest rise ensures effective ventilation without overinflation.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement made by the parents of a toddler best suggests that the child has cystic fibrosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salty perspiration is a hallmark of cystic fibrosis due to defective chloride transport, detectable through a sweat chloride test.
Question 5 of 5
During the first stage of a client's labor, the nurse finds that the fetal heart rate decreases during a contraction and returns to normal at the end of the contraction. Which action is the most appropriate in response to the assessment finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temporary fetal heart rate decrease during contractions (early deceleration) is normal, indicating head compression, and requires no action.