NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse's neighbor calls the nurse and asks for assistance with her child who developed a nosebleed after being hit in the nose by a ball. What should the nurse recommend to the neighbor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pinching the nose and leaning forward compresses the bleeding site and prevents blood swallowing, effectively managing a nosebleed caused by trauma.
Question 2 of 5
An adult is scheduled for a paracentesis. What should the nurse plan to do immediately before the procedure is started?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the bladder before paracentesis prevents accidental puncture of the bladder during needle insertion into the abdominal cavity. Water intake, bowel emptying, or sedation are not immediate pre-procedure priorities.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which of the following findings would be essential to follow up? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Allergy to contrast (
B), recent metformin use (
D), and elevated creatinine (E) increase risks during cardiac catheterization (anaphylaxis, lactic acidosis, and renal injury). CRP (
A) and PR interval (
C) are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse is providing long-term care to several clients. Which are examples of inappropriately crossing professional boundaries? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Accepting expensive gifts (
A), soliciting investments (
D), and socializing with alcohol (E) violate professional boundaries. Offering to pray (
B) is acceptable if client-initiated, and a sympathy card (
C) is appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A parent tells the nurse that their 6 year-old child who normally enjoys school, has not been doing well since the grandmother died 2 months ago. Which statement most accurately describes thoughts on death and dying at this age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Death is personified as the bogeyman or devil. Personification of death is typical of this developmental level.