NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing pin site care for an adult who is in skeletal traction. What should the nurse do when providing pin site care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pin site care involves cleaning with soap and water to prevent infection and applying antibiotic ointment as ordered to reduce bacterial growth, per standard protocols.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a fiberglass cast applied to a distal fracture of the right tibia. The client should be able to bear weight on the cast within:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fiberglass casts typically require 24 hours to fully dry and harden before weight-bearing.
Choices A, B, and C are too short for the cast to achieve sufficient strength.
Question 3 of 5
A client with cancer pain is prescribed oxycodone. Which information is most essential to reinforce in order to help prevent long-term complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constipation is a common, long-term complication of oxycodone, requiring preventive measures like fiber and fluids. Blood pressure monitoring, itching, and nausea are less critical long-term concerns.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing pin site care for an adult who is in skeletal traction. What should the nurse do when providing pin site care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pin site care involves cleaning with soap and water to prevent infection and applying antibiotic ointment as ordered to reduce bacterial growth, per standard protocols.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is attending a workshop about caring for persons infected with hepatitis. Which characteristic is most appropriate when defining the incidence rate of hepatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The number of persons in a population who develop hepatitis B during a specific period of time. This is the correct definition of incidence of the disease.