NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing instructions related to antibiotic eye drop administration to the parent of a 5-year-old with bacterial conjunctivitis. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand washing before and after eye drop administration is most important to prevent infection spread in bacterial conjunctivitis. Discarding tissues , lying down , and using compresses are supportive but secondary to infection control.
Question 2 of 5
An adult comes to the clinic with complaints of frequency and burning on urination. The nurse expects that what test will be ordered for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequency and burning suggest urinary tract infection; a clean catch urine culture identifies the causative organism and antibiotic sensitivity. CBC, cystoscopy, or straining are less immediate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is to administer an iron injection to an adult. How should this be administered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron injections are given via Z-track intramuscular in the gluteal muscle to prevent leakage and skin staining, ensuring deep muscle administration.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn. Which of the following signs would indicate neonatal abstinence syndrome? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Neonatal abstinence syndrome includes irritability , nasal congestion and sneezing , and poor feeding with loose stools due to withdrawal. Meconium ileus and hypotonia suggest cystic fibrosis, and microcephaly and cleft palate are congenital anomalies.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is participating in a staff presentation to review risk factors for skin cancer. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Risk factors for skin cancer include family history , high number of moles , immunosuppressant use increasing susceptibility, and outdoor occupation due to UV exposure. Severe acne is not a direct risk factor unless associated with specific treatments like radiation.