NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a support group for partners of military veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse explains that most clients with PTSD experience which symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PTSD is characterized by reliving traumatic events and detachment (avoidance). Other options describe different disorders.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has reinforced teaching with the parents of a 6-year-old client with chronic allergic rhinitis that is triggered by dust and pollen. Which of the following statements by the parents would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Correct choices reduce allergen exposure: HEPA filters remove dust/pollen, hypoallergenic covers prevent dust mite exposure, damp mopping reduces dust, and removing carpets eliminates allergen reservoirs. Keeping windows open increases pollen exposure, worsening symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is giving instructions to the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis. The nurse would emphasize that pancreatic enzymes should be taken
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes should be taken with each meal and every snack to allow for digestion of all foods that are eaten.
Extract:
1700
Found client lying on floor next to bed. Client states, "I fell out of bed while reaching for my eyeglasses and hit my head on the bedside table." Client is alert and oriented to time, place, person, and situation. Denies pain, dizziness, or nausea. No visible injuries. Assisted back to bed. Neurological vital signs within normal limits (see assessment flow sheet). Client instructed to use call bell for assistance. Will continue to monitor. __________RN
1710: Health care provider (HCP) notified of fall. Prescribed CT of head STAT. ___________RN
1740: No change in neurologic status. Client to CT via gurney. Report filed per policy. __________RN
1810: Client returned from CT. No change in neurologic status. Reinforced use of call bell, and client demonstrated understanding. Will continue to monitor. __________RN
Question 4 of 5
The nurse finds a client on the floor in the client's room. Based on the documentation shown in the exhibit, the nurse made an incorrect entry in the client's medical record at what time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Without specific exhibit details, 1740 is assumed incorrect based on context, possibly due to a documentation error related to the fall. Rationale is limited without exhibit.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which group of food selections would be appropriate for a client on a full liquid diet 3 days after bariatric surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Creamy wheat cereal, blended soup, and protein shakes are full liquids suitable post-bariatric surgery. The other options include solid foods.