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
Which of the following situations is most likely to produce sepsis in the neonate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged rupture of membranes. Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) is a leading cause of newborn sepsis. After 12-24 hours of leaking fluid, measures are taken to reduce the risk to mother and the fetus/newborn.
Question 3 of 5
When writing in the client's chart, the nurse makes an error in documentation. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drawing a single line through the error and initialing maintains transparency and legality. Erasing, blackening, or rewriting the sheet is improper.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with heart failure has an 8-hour urine output of 200 mL. What is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urine output (200 mL/8 hr) in heart failure suggests worsening fluid retention, requiring immediate reporting to the RN (
C). Auscultation (
A), fluids (
B), and IV diuretics (
D) require RN direction.
Question 5 of 5
An adult is admitted to the long-term care facility. She had a cerebrovascular accident and no longer needs acute care. The client has left side hemiplegia. Because of the type of deficit the client has, the nurse knows that this woman is at increased risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left hemiplegia from a right brain CVA increases risk for visual-spatial deficits, as the right hemisphere processes spatial awareness, unlike speech (left hemisphere), behavior, or hearing.