NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client with a brain tumor who has a new prescription for levetiracetam. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant used to prevent seizures, a common complication in brain tumor patients.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking to a group of clients who are postmenopause. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to make? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Monitoring cholesterol, increasing nutrient-rich foods, seeking emotional support, and weight-bearing exercise are appropriate for postmenopausal health. Vaginal bleeding is not normal and requires evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
What is the best way that parents of pre-schoolers can begin teaching their child about injury prevention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Set good examples themselves. The preschool years are the time for parents to begin emphasizing safety principles as well as providing protection. Setting a good example themselves is crucial because of the imitative behaviors of pre-schoolers, they are quick to notice discrepancies between what they see and what they are told.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing discharge teaching with the parent of a pediatric client who has a new tracheostomy. Which of the following statements by the parent would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carrying two tracheostomy tubes (same and smaller size) is correct for emergency preparedness. Immediate tube changes, frequent deep suctioning, or removing humidifiers can worsen the situation or are unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postoperative client with a Hemovac drain. Which task request is inappropriate for the nurse to make to the experienced unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing a sterile dressing is a nursing task requiring sterile technique, inappropriate for unlicensed personnel. Measuring, recording, and compressing the Hemovac are within their scope.