NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should teach parents of small children that the most common type of first-degree burn is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sunburn is the most common first-degree burn in children due to frequent sun exposure without adequate protection. Education on sunscreen use is critical. Safety and Infection Control
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a right below-the-knee amputation three days ago. The client complains of pain in the right foot and asks for pain medication. What nursing action is appropriate initially?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phantom limb pain, common post-amputation, is real pain; administering ordered pain medication addresses it effectively. Elevation, placebos, or discussion are less appropriate initially.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy. Which of the following statements indicates the patient needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Saying 'I can eat whatever I want' indicates a misunderstanding, as dietary restrictions (e.g., avoiding gas-forming foods) are needed to manage colostomy output. Other statements reflect correct care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of heart failure. Which of the following findings would indicate worsening heart failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight gain of 2 kg in 24 hours indicates fluid retention, a sign of worsening heart failure due to decreased cardiac output. Normal blood pressure (
B), heart rate (
C), and clear lungs (
D) do not suggest decompensation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is having difficulty reading the health care provider's written order that was left just before the shift change. What action should be taken?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Relying on anyone else's interpretation is very risky. When in doubt, check it out with the person who wrote the difficult-to-read order.