NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing meal planning teaching to a group of clients with celiac disease. Which meal is appropriate for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grilled chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes are gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease. Dinner rolls, breaded pork chops, and spaghetti contain gluten, which must be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting with an education conference for graduate nurses about infant CPR. Which of the following statements are appropriate to include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Two minutes of CPR before defibrillator retrieval and assessing the brachial pulse for ≤10 seconds align with infant CPR guidelines. Compression depth is about one-third the chest, two fingers are used, and the ratio is 30:2 for a single rescuer.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching to a parent of a 2-month-old client regarding administration of an oral liquid medication. The nurse knows that the parent understands the teaching when the parent performs which action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering small amounts at the back of the cheek with a syringe ensures safe delivery and reduces choking risk in a 2-month-old. Cups, tongue administration, and mixing with formula are unsafe or ineffective.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a sterile dressing change for a client when a second client begins yelling for pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing the sterile dressing change maintains sterility and infection control, while informing the UAP to reassure the second client ensures their needs are addressed promptly without compromising the first client’s care.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse working in an extended care facility transcribes a prescription from the health care provider for a single daily dose of 150 mg of ranitidine; this is to be taken orally at bedtime for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Of the following prescriptions, which one is transcribed correctly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ranitidine 150 mg PO at bedtime accurately specifies the dose, route, and timing (qhs = at bedtime). Other options are less precise or redundant (e.g., ‘qd nightly’).