NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is screening clients for those at risk for developing a pressure injury. At highest risk for developing a pressure injury is the client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with quadriplegia are at high risk due to immobility, which impairs circulation and increases pressure on skin. Moist skin increases the risk of skin breakdown, and elevated temperature may indicate infection or inflammation, further increasing risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client recovering at home following a left total knee replacement 7 days ago is using a cane to go up and down the stairs under the supervision of the home health nurse. Which client action indicates a need for reinforcement of teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing full weight on the surgical leg when going down stairs risks injury and instability. The client should lead with the cane and unaffected leg, using the surgical leg cautiously.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has acne vulgaris. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A balanced diet (
A), avoiding harsh soaps (
B), not picking lesions (
D), and using noncomedogenic products (E) promote skin health and prevent acne exacerbation.
Question 4 of 5
A 9 year-old is taken to the emergency room with right lower quadrant pain and vomiting. When preparing the child for an emergency appendectomy, what must the nurse expect to be the child's greatest fear?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For school-age children, major fears are loss of control and separation from friends/peers.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing appropriate interventions with the parent of an infant who had a febrile seizure. Which instruction is appropriate to review?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering acetaminophen or ibuprofen every 6-8 hours helps control fever, reducing the risk of recurrent febrile seizures in infants.