NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parents of a 6-month-old child who has been given a new prescription for a liquid iron supplement. Which statements by the parents indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Giving iron with milk (
C) reduces absorption and should be avoided. Administering with meals (E) also decreases absorption; iron is best given between meals with vitamin C. Statements A, B, and D are correct regarding side effects and administration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which of the following findings would be essential to follow up? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Allergy to contrast (
B), recent metformin use (
D), and elevated creatinine (E) increase risks during cardiac catheterization (anaphylaxis, lactic acidosis, and renal injury). CRP (
A) and PR interval (
C) are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy who has an order to begin oral intake. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the client's risk for aspiration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thickened liquids (
D) reduce aspiration risk by slowing transit. Inflating the cuff (
A) is not always necessary, straws (
B) may increase risk, and tilting the head back (
C) worsens aspiration.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is visiting a client with chronic heart failure. The nurse observes that the client is having trouble answering questions due to breathlessness and cough. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating breath sounds (
A) assesses the cause of breathlessness (e.g., pulmonary edema) in heart failure, guiding immediate interventions. Edema (
B), vitals (
C), and weight (
D) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
Thirty-six hours after major surgery, a client has a temperature of 100°F. What is the most likely cause of the temperature elevation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atelectasis, due to reduced lung expansion post-surgery, is a common cause of low-grade fever within 24–48 hours. Dehydration, wound infection (typically later), or bladder infection are less likely without specific symptoms.