NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working to prevent falls in a restraint-free environment. Which of the following is inappropriate for the nurse to delegate to assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing safety needs requires nursing judgment, inappropriate for delegation to assistive personnel, unlike routine tasks like bed positioning.
Question 2 of 5
A 64-year-old client is prescribed ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection. The nurse reminds the client to observe for and notify the health care provider immediately about which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin is associated with Achilles tendon rupture, a serious side effect requiring immediate reporting. Other symptoms are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning a staff education program about intimate partner violence. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Jealousy/possessiveness, barriers to leaving (financial/fear), and increased violence during pregnancy are accurate. Violence is not limited to high-income families and occurs in same-sex partnerships.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to complete a physical examination of a toddler. Which approach is an appropriate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parental involvement reduces toddler anxiety during exams. Removing clothing first, visible equipment, or strict head-to-toe order may increase distress.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for the parents of a child newly diagnosed with hemophilia. Which long-term complication is important for the nurse to discuss?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemophilia causes recurrent joint bleeds, leading to joint destruction (hemophilic arthropathy), a key long-term complication.