NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking with a group of parents about puberty. The nurse should include that the first sign of puberty in clients of the male sex is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Testicular enlargement (
C) is the first sign of puberty in males, occurring before height increase (
A), muscle mass gain (
B), or penile growth (
D).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a cerebrovascular accident and is partially paralyzed on the right side. How should the nurse position the chair when getting the client out of bed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the chair on the left (unaffected) side facing the foot allows the client to pivot using their stronger side, facilitating safe transfer. Right-side placement or incorrect orientation hinders mobility.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has been teaching a woman who has iron deficiency anemia. Which menu, if selected, indicates that the woman understands her dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Broccoli, spinach, and orange juice (vitamin C enhances iron absorption) are iron-rich, ideal for anemia. Other menus lack sufficient iron sources.
Question 4 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with a client who is undergoing labor induction with misoprostol. The PN notes late decelerations and minimal variability on the fetal heart rate monitor. After notifying the registered nurse, what should the PN do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning to a side-lying position (
D) improves placental perfusion, addressing late decelerations. Oxygen (
A) may follow, but repositioning is first. Perineal exam (
B) and palpation (
C) are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A client hospitalized with severe depression and suicidal ideation refuses to talk with the nurse. The nurse recognizes that the suicidal client has difficulty:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with severe depression and suicidal ideation often struggle to express feelings of low self-worth , which contributes to their emotional withdrawal. Discussing remorse or dependence may be present but is less central. Expressing anger is more typical in other conditions like bipolar disorder.