NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Test PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parent of a 6-year-old calls the nurse and reports that the child was playing outside in the snow and the child's feet now appear red and swollen. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red and swollen feet suggest frostbite or cold injury. Immersing the feet in warm (not hot) water is the safest and most effective way to rewarm the tissue and prevent further damage.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
Glucose (fasting)
70-110 mg/dL
(3.9-6.1 mmol/L)
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the care of four clients with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin is not administered IV, as it is a suspension and can cause embolism or erratic absorption. This prescription requires clarification.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A 6-year-old was just diagnosed with pediculosis capitis. Which comment by the mother of the child indicates to the nurse in the physician's office that she does not understand how this condition is spread?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blaming a dirty house misrepresents lice transmission, which occurs via direct head-to-head contact or sharing items, indicating misunderstanding.
Question 4 of 5
A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but stops as the nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administer the prescribed analgesia. Pain relief is a priority in sickle cell crisis, and prescribed analgesics are appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
Four clients were involved in a major highway motor vehicle accident. Which client requires priority care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A deviated trachea and hypotension suggest tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate decompression to restore breathing.