NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is supervising the staff providing care for an 18-month-old hospitalized with hepatitis A. The nurse determines that the staff's care is appropriate if which of the following is observed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A requires contact precautions for diapered patients due to fecal-oral transmission, necessitating a private room. Removing toys (
B) risks spreading contamination, a high-fat diet (
C) is inappropriate, and standard precautions alone (
D) are insufficient.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected pneumonia. Which of the following findings would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A productive cough with green sputum indicates a bacterial infection, common in pneumonia. Clear nasal discharge (
A) suggests a viral infection, abdominal pain (
C) is nonspecific, and a dry cough (
D) is less typical for bacterial pneumonia.
Question 3 of 5
A client receiving aminophylline complains of nausea and 'feeling jittery.' The nurse's first action should be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nausea and jitteriness suggest aminophylline toxicity, so checking the drug level is the priority. Other actions address symptoms, not the cause.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis. During the initial assessment, the client complains of sudden shortness of breath. The SaO2 is 87. The priority nursing assessment at this time is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lung sounds are critical assessments at this point. The nurse should be alert to crackles or a pleural friction rub, highly suggestive of a pulmonary embolism.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has been on bed rest for two weeks because she has had the flu. The nurse should carefully observe the client for which possible complications? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Prolonged bed rest increases risks of muscle atrophy, joint contractures, urinary retention, constipation, and footdrop due to immobility.