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 reinforces discharge teaching for the parent of a child newly prescribed methylphenidate for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The nurse advises the parent that the child might experience which side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methylphenidate commonly causes loss of appetite and restlessness . Hypotension , palpitations/weight gain , and cough are less typical.
Question 3 of 5
A throat culture is ordered for an adult who has a sore throat. The nurse asks the client if he has taken any medications to treat himself. Which medication, if reported by the client, would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotics can alter throat culture results by reducing bacterial growth, potentially leading to a false negative, the greatest concern.
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 4 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 5 of 5
Which one of the following symptoms is commonly reported in children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impulsivity is a hallmark symptom of ADHD, characterized by acting without forethought, often seen in children with the disorder.