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
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
A woman who had a tuberculosis test three days ago reports to the nurse to have the test read. Which finding, if present, indicates a positive result and a need for referral and follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A raised (indurated) area >10 mm indicates a positive TB skin test, requiring follow-up for potential latent or active TB.
Question 4 of 5
The day shift nurse provides handoff of care report to the oncoming night shift nurse. Which of the following statements by the nurse are appropriate to include in the report? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Acetaminophen administration (
A), morphine effect (
B), irrigation replacement (
D), and ultrasound schedule (E) are relevant to care. Family behavior (
C) is subjective and inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
An adult client is found to be unresponsive on morning rounds. After checking for responsiveness and calling for help, the next action that should be taken by the nurse is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: According to the ABCs of CPR, the first step in rescuing an unresponsive victim after checking responsiveness and calling for help is to open the victim's airway.