NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is screening pediatric clients for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings would be consistent with DDH in a 3-week-old client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Extra gluteal folds (
C) are a sign of DDH. The affected leg appears shorter, not longer (
A). Narrowing of the perineum (
B) and pelvic tilt (
D) are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
Because the client has hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following to be present in the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, causing hypothermia (e.g., 96.8°F). Weight gain, not loss, slow respirations, and heavy menses are typical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse cares for a hospitalized client with malnutrition related to anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions are appropriate in the care of this client?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Reflecting on triggers (
B), documenting intake (
C), staying during meals (
D), and daily weighing (E) support recovery. Exercise (
A) should be limited to prevent calorie expenditure.
Question 4 of 5
A new mother asks the nurse when the baby's umbilical cord will fall off. The nurse replies that it usually takes how many days to detach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The umbilical cord typically detaches within 7-10 days as it dries and separates naturally, a standard newborn care fact.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer IV furosemide to a client with chronic kidney disease. The nurse should administer the medication slowly to prevent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid IV furosemide can cause ototoxicity (
B) in CKD patients due to drug accumulation. Oliguria (
A) is already present, and furosemide does not typically cause bradycardia (
C) or hypertension (
D).