NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about gross motor development of a 2-year old. According to the Denver Developmental Screening Test, which behavior is an example of the normal gross motor skill of a 2-year old?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling a toy is a gross motor skill for a 2-year-old per the Denver Test. Copying a line and building a tower of eight blocks are fine motor skills. Broad jumping develops later.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of hepatitis B. In reviewing the initial laboratory results, the nurse would expect to find elevation in which of the following values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bilirubin. Hepatitis B causes liver dysfunction, leading to elevated bilirubin levels.
Question 3 of 5
The practical nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client seen for treatment of a second episode of acute gout. Which instructions should be included to prevent future exacerbations? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Healthy weight (
A), hydration (
D), and limiting alcohol (E) reduce uric acid levels and gout risk. Diet sodas (
B) are not directly linked, and avoiding all protein (
C) is unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following herbal supplements pose an increased risk for bleeding in surgical clients and should be discontinued prior to major surgery? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Garlic (
B), ginger (
C), and ginkgo biloba (
D) have antiplatelet effects, increasing bleeding risk. Black cohosh (
A) and hawthorn (E) do not significantly affect bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To elicit the biceps reflex, the nurse places her thumb on the biceps tendon in the antecubital space and taps it with a reflex hammer, so A is correct. Answer B is incorrect as it describes a different technique. Answer C refers to the patellar reflex, and Answer D is not a standard method for the biceps reflex.