NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse prepares for a Denver Screening of a 3 year-old child in the clinic. The mother asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the test. What is the nurse's best response about the purpose of the Denver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It assesses a child's development. The Denver test screens for developmental milestones in young children.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing new orders for a client with chronic kidney disease. The nurse should clarify the order for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium hydroxide risks toxicity in CKD due to impaired excretion. Sodium restriction , fluid restriction , and furosemide are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is to administer a tube feeding to a client. Before administering the feeding, what is essential for the nurse to do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirating and checking for acidic pH confirms nasogastric tube placement in the stomach, preventing aspiration. Other actions are irrelevant or unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
At the geriatric day care program a client is crying and repeating 'I want to go home. Call my daddy to come for me.' The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tell the client you will call someone to come for her and suggest joining the exercise group while she waits. This uses comforting and distraction to reduce distress in dementia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with blindness due to diabetic retinopathy. Which interventions should the nurse implement for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Guiding with an elbow , saying goodbye , and clock-face food arrangement promote safety and orientation. Family input is secondary, and louder/slower speech is unnecessary unless hearing-impaired.