NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse monitoring a newborn after birth observes a bluish discoloration of the hands and feet. The trunk is pink. What is the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acrocyanosis is normal in newborns. Skin-to-skin contact promotes thermoregulation and bonding.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin pills. The child is sniffling and crying quietly. The practical nurse anticipates initially assisting with the implementation of which treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Activated charcoal is the initial treatment for aspirin ingestion to prevent absorption, if within 1-2 hours.
Question 3 of 5
An 8-month-old infant is scheduled for balloon angioplasty of a congenital pulmonic stenosis in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Which finding could possibly delay the procedure and should be reported?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe diaper rash may increase infection risk during catheterization, potentially delaying the procedure.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Hemoglobin
1-6 years: 9.5-14.0 g/dL
(95-140 g/L)
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client with sickle cell disease who is experiencing an episode of acute pain. The client has shortness of breath, nausea with vomiting, and severe generalized body and joint pain. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An enlarged spleen may indicate splenic sequestration, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on mechanical ventilation. When performing endotracheal suctioning, the nurse will avoid hypoxia by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administer supplemental 100% oxygen through the mechanical ventilator or manual resuscitation bag for 1 to 2 minutes before, after and between suctioning passes to prevent hypoxemia.