NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client who has had coronary artery bypass grafting. Which teachings are correct? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Reporting infection signs , weight restrictions , and daily showers are correct. Sexual activity can resume earlier if stable, and lotion is not routine.
Question 2 of 5
A 9-year-old client has terminal cancer, but the parents do not want the child to know the prognosis. Over the past days, the child has started asking questions such as what dying is like and whether the child will die. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging parental discussion supports the child's emotional needs and honesty. Notifying the provider , reassuring falsely , or redirecting avoid addressing the child's questions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer scheduled vaccines to a 15-month-old client with Kawasaki disease. The client received IV immunoglobulin 2 months ago. Which of the following vaccines should be delayed? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: MMR and varicella are live vaccines, which should be delayed 11 months post-IVIG due to antibody interference. Hib , hepatitis B , and pneumococcal are not affected.
Question 4 of 5
The licensed practical nurse is assisting the charge nurse in planning care for a client with a detached retina. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should receive priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteration in mobility is priority for a detached retina, as positioning and activity restrictions prevent further detachment. Comfort, skin integrity, and O2 perfusion are secondary concerns.
Question 5 of 5
Because a client is scheduled for a liver biopsy, the nurse should check to be sure that which laboratory test results have been received?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Liver biopsy carries a risk of bleeding due to the liver's vascular nature. Prothrombin time assesses clotting ability, critical to ensure the client can safely undergo the procedure without excessive bleeding risk. Electrolytes, CBC, and creatinine are less directly related to bleeding risk.