NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to obtain a urine specimen for urinalysis from an 18-month-old client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An adhesive collection bag is non-invasive and effective for toddlers. Catheterization is invasive, a cup is impractical, and a dipstick is inaccurate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with left-sided weakness from a stroke. When assisting the client to a chair, what should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A transfer belt ensures safety during transfers. Bending at the waist , close feet , and pivoting increase fall risk.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
WBCs
5000–10,000/mm3
(5–10 × 109/L)
Hemoglobin
Male: 14.0–18.0 g/dL
(140–180 g/L)
Female: 12.0–16.0 g/dL
(120–160 g/L)
Question 3 of 5
Which client incident would be classified as an adverse event that requires an incident/event/irregular occurrence/variance report? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Medication error , failure to report hemoglobin , and failure to notify about blood culture are reportable adverse events. Sepsis death and vaccine refusal are not necessarily preventable errors.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic is caring for a client whose obstetric history is documented as G3 T1 P2 A1 L2. The nurse should recognize that the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: G3 indicates 3 pregnancies; T1 means 1 term birth (37 weeks); P2 means 2 preterm births (20-36 weeks); A1 means 1 abortion; L2 means 2 living children. Thus, C is correct as it matches T1.
Question 5 of 5
An 18-month-old child has been placed in Bryant's traction. The nurse knows that the traction is properly applied when:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bryant's traction for infants involves both legs at 90 degrees to the body, with buttocks slightly off the bed (fingers can fit underneath), ensuring proper alignment and traction force.