NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of an adolescent client who has infectious mononucleosis. Which of the following statements by the parent would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mononucleosis is viral, so antibiotics (
B) are not indicated, requiring follow-up. Acetaminophen (
A), avoiding sports (
C), and prolonged fatigue (
D) are correct.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 12 year-old with an acute illness. Which of the following indicates the nurse understands common sibling reactions to hospitalization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visitation is helpful for both. Contact with the ill child helps siblings understand hospitalization and maintain relationships.
Question 3 of 5
When using an interpreter to teach a client about a procedure to do in the home, the nurse should take which approach?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Face the client while presenting the information as the interpreter talks in the native language. This allows non-verbal communication and maintains a client-focused approach.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is scheduled for a paracentesis. What should the nurse plan to do immediately before the procedure is started?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the bladder before paracentesis prevents accidental puncture of the bladder during needle insertion into the abdominal cavity. Water intake, bowel emptying, or sedation are not immediate pre-procedure priorities.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parent of an adolescent client who has infectious mononucleosis. Which of the following statements by the parent would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mononucleosis is viral, so antibiotics (
B) are not indicated, requiring follow-up. Acetaminophen (
A), avoiding sports (
C), and prolonged fatigue (
D) are correct.