NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about hypoglycemia with a group of clients who have type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include as signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: Diaphoresis (
A), pallor (
C), and trembling (E) are signs of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic activation. Flushing (
B) and polyuria (
D) are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridioides difficile infection. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: A private room (
B) and protective gown (
D) are required for contact precautions. Sterile gloves (
A) are unnecessary, alcohol-based sanitizer (
C) is ineffective against C. difficile spores, and surgical masks (E) are not required.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to a 5-year-old client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling the pinna upward and back (
A) straightens the ear canal in children over 3. Sitting with chin down (
B), touching the canal (
C), or cold drops (
D) are incorrect.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to care for a client with a musculoskeletal disorder. The client ambulates with a leg splint. Which task requires supervision of the UAP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitor the client's response to interventions requires assessment, a task to be performed by an RN.