NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is to administer a tuberculin skin test. What is the correct procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tuberculin skin tests are given intradermally at a 10-degree angle on the volar forearm to create a wheal, ensuring accurate reading.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parents of a hospitalized 3-month-old about separation anxiety. The nurse notices that the parents still seem concerned about leaving the infant while they work. Which statement by one of the parents indicates that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants at 3 months (
C) do not yet exhibit separation anxiety and cannot sense parental anxiety. Crying (
A), feeling abandoned (
B), and understanding return (
D) occur later in development.
Question 3 of 5
Immediately following a cardiac catheterization, the client asks to go to the toilet. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-catheterization, bed rest is required to prevent bleeding at the insertion site; a bedpan maintains immobility.
Question 4 of 5
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports to the nurse that during rounds a client has recently become pale. What is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client directly (
C) confirms the report and guides next steps. Activating emergency response (
A), delegating vitals (
B), or notifying the provider (
D) is premature without assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse cares for a hospitalized client with malnutrition related to anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions are appropriate in the care of this client?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Reflecting on triggers (
B), documenting intake (
C), staying during meals (
D), and daily weighing (E) support recovery. Exercise (
A) should be limited to prevent calorie expenditure.