NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 1-year-old who was just prescribed a 10-day course of amoxicillin for acute otitis media. Which of the following instructions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, E
Rationale: Returning if no improvement (
C) and hearing screening (E) are appropriate. Decongestants (
A) are not recommended, loose stools (
B) do not warrant stopping, and stopping early (
D) risks resistance.
Question 2 of 5
A 78 year-old client with pneumonia has a productive cough, but is confused. Safety protective devices (restraints) have been ordered for this client. How can the nurse prevent aspiration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtain a sitter for the client while restrained. The plan to use safety devices (restraints) should be rethought. Restraints are used to protect the client from harm caused by removing tubes or getting out of bed. In the event that this restricted movement could cause more harm, such as aspiration, then a sitter should be requested. These are to be provided by the facility in the event the family cannot do so. This client needs to cough and be watched rather than restricted. Suctioning will not prevent aspiration in this situation. Cough suppressants should be avoided for this client.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client diagnosed with thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm). Which action is most appropriate to assign to unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering room temperature (
B) is within UAP scope and helps manage hyperthermia. Calling family (
A), teaching (
C), and applying a warming blanket (
D) are inappropriate or require nursing judgment.
Question 4 of 5
Which test for diabetes measures the long-term management of the disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measures average blood glucose over 2-3 months, assessing long-term diabetes control, unlike fasting, tolerance, or finger stick tests, which are short-term.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Addison's disease will most likely exhibit which symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bronze pigmentation is a sign of Addison's disease. Answers A, C, and D are symptoms of Cushing's syndrome, making them incorrect.