NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
On the third day post partum day, a mother asks why her newborn's skin has begun to appear yellow.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should plan to teach her that the change in skin tone is a result of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physiologic jaundice results from the breakdown of excess red blood cells in newborns.
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Question 2 of 5
During a first aid class, the nurse instructs clients on the emergency care of second-degree burns. The nurse knows that which of the following interventions for second-degree burns of the chest and arms will BEST prevent infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After extinguishing the fire, removing clothing and wrapping the victim in a clean sheet prevents contamination and infection in second-degree burns. Soap or ointments (A,
C) are contraindicated in emergencies, and delaying action (
D) increases infection risk.
Extract:
When reviewing the immunization schedule for a 12-month-old, the nurse would expect that the infant had been previously immunized against:
Question 3 of 5
Pertussis, tetanus, polio, and measles.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended immunization schedule for infants includes administration of the combined diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine and the trivalent oral polio virus at ages 2, 4, and 6 months.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a pregnant patient in her third trimester. Which of the following findings should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe headache and visual disturbances may indicate preeclampsia, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate reporting. Mild edema, heartburn, and frequent urination are common in the third trimester.
Question 5 of 5
A client is taking hydrocodone (Vicodin) for chronic back pain. The client has required an increase in the dose and asks whether this means he is addicted to Vicodin. The nurse should base her reply on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tolerance, requiring higher doses for the same effect, is common with long-term opioid use and does not equate to addiction. Addiction involves psychological dependence, not described here. Psychosocial Integrity