NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking with a female client about collecting a clean-catch urine specimen. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Avoiding contamination, proper cleansing, and spreading the labia are critical for a clean-catch specimen. The lid should be placed sterile side up, and the container should be positioned midstream.
Question 2 of 5
Following a motor vehicle crash, the nurse stops to help a victim who has a laceration with spurting blood. The nurse giving reasonable assistance could be held liable despite Good Samaritan laws in which situations? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Accepting money negates Good Samaritan protection, and failure to apply direct pressure could be considered negligent care.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching for the parents of a child with impetigo. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates correct understanding of teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Hand hygiene, separating laundry, keeping nails short, and recognizing the contagious nature of impetigo are correct. Cleaning with alcohol is inappropriate as it may irritate the skin.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client with dementia and suspects that the client may be experiencing elder mistreatment. Which of the following findings would be consistent with elder mistreatment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Pressure injuries, significant weight loss, broken eyeglasses, and expired medications suggest neglect or mistreatment. Disorientation is expected in dementia.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Hemoglobin
1-6 years: 9.5-14.0 g/dL
(95-140 g/L)
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client with sickle cell disease who is experiencing an episode of acute pain. The client has shortness of breath, nausea with vomiting, and severe generalized body and joint pain. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An enlarged spleen may indicate splenic sequestration, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate intervention.