NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client recently diagnosed with heart failure who is being discharged with a prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause orthostatic hypotension, so slow position changes prevent dizziness and falls.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Hemoglobin
1-6 years: 9.5-14.0 g/dL
(95-140 g/L)
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client with sickle cell disease who is experiencing an episode of acute pain. The client has shortness of breath, nausea with vomiting, and severe generalized body and joint pain. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An enlarged spleen may indicate splenic sequestration, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following musical instruments is best for a teen with asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The guitar does not require breath control, making it suitable for a teen with asthma, unlike wind instruments like the clarinet.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a 2-year-old client ask how they can help their child cope with hospitalization. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse give the parents? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Maintaining home routines, parental presence, and reassuring the child about the cause of illness help reduce anxiety and promote coping during hospitalization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse has administered several blood transfusions over 3 days to a 12 year-old client with Thalassemia. What lab value should the nurse monitor closely during this therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemoglobin should be in a therapeutic range of approximately 10 g/dl (100 g). This level is low enough to foster the patient’s own erythropoiesis without enlarging the spleen.