NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to an overweight 54-year-old client about ways to decrease symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Which interventions would be most effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Limiting alcohol (
B) reduces airway relaxation, and losing weight (
C) decreases airway obstruction, both directly alleviating sleep apnea symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has attended a staff education program about needlestick injuries. Which of the following statements by the nurse would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recapping needles increases the risk of injury and is not recommended. Needles should be disposed of in sharps containers immediately after use.
Question 3 of 5
A student nurse is preparing to administer the hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn. Which statement by the student nurse requires the preceptor to provide further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The deltoid muscle is not developed enough in newborns for intramuscular injections. The hepatitis B vaccine should be administered in the anterolateral thigh.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client who has a hip prosthesis following total hip replacement. Which of the following should be included in the instructions for home care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Do not cross your legs. Crossing legs can exceed the 90-degree hip flexion limit, risking dislocation.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Glucose (random)
71-200 mg/dL
(3.9–11.1 mmol/L) 58 mg/dL
(3.2 mmol/L)
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who reports feeling lightheaded and shaky. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lightheadedness and shakiness suggest hypoglycemia. Providing 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates, such as 4 oz of fruit juice, is the first-line treatment to raise blood glucose levels quickly.