NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes a nursing assistant caring for an 86-year-old woman who had an open reduction/internal fixation for a fractured femur two days ago. Which action by the nursing assistant needs correction by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Full weight-bearing two days post-femur fixation is inappropriate, risking hardware failure; partial or non-weight-bearing is typical. Abductor pillows, commodes, and self-bathing are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following tasks can the practical nurse (PN) safely assign to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: UAP can ambulate stable clients , check pulse oximetry , provide oral hygiene , and reposition clients . Instructing on incentive spirometry requires nursing judgment and is not delegable.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 55 year-old female client who is scheduled for abdominal surgery. Which of the following information would indicate that the client is at risk for thrombus formation in the post-operative period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Estrogen increases the hypercoagulability of the blood and increases the risk for development of thrombophlebitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should monitor for which potential complication in a client receiving IV vancomycin and gentamicin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vancomycin and gentamicin are nephrotoxic, so monitoring for increased serum creatinine is essential to detect kidney injury. GI bleeding , anemia , and muscle cramps are less directly related.
Extract:
Laboratory Reference Ranges
Glucose – Fasting
70–110 mg/dL
(3.9–6.1 mmol/L)
Question 5 of 5
A client with type 1 diabetes is prescribed NPH insulin before breakfast and dinner. Although the client reports feeling well, the 6 AM fasting blood glucose is 60 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose of 60 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia risk with NPH insulin, which peaks overnight. A bedtime snack prevents nocturnal hypoglycemia. Ketones are checked for hyperglycemia, increased carbohydrates may cause hyperglycemia, and skipping doses disrupts control.