NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is to apply an Ace wrap to the client's right lower leg. Which action should the nurse take to ensure that the dressing is not too tight?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking pedal pulses ensures the Ace wrap does not impair circulation. Removing hourly is impractical, Doppler is excessive, and leaving for 24 hours risks missing issues.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is making a home visit to the mother of an 8-lb baby boy born five days ago. Which observation indicates that the mother understands the care of the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sponge baths are appropriate for newborns until the umbilical cord falls off, indicating proper care. Soft stools are normal, alcohol may irritate circumcision sites, and hourly nursing is excessive.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has just received report on 4 clients. Which of the following reported information is the most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Back pain shortly after coronary angiography may indicate retroperitoneal bleeding, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate investigation. The other conditions are less acute or expected.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is receiving intermittent tube feedings. When the nurse aspirates and measures the gastric contents, the client's wife asks the nurse what she is doing. What information is most important to include in the response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirating gastric contents verifies tube placement, the most critical step to prevent aspiration during feedings.
Question 5 of 5
An RN from the women's health clinic is temporarily reassigned to a medical-surgical unit. Which of these client assignments would be most appropriate for this nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This client is the most stable, requires basic safety measures and has a predictable outcome.