NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a 15 month-old child asks the nurse to explain their child's lab results and how they show the child has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse's best response is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Your child has fewer red blood cells that carry oxygen. This provides a simple explanation of iron deficiency anemia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a 2-year-old client should expect the child to be able to perform which of the following actions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, D, E
Rationale: A 2-year-old can kick a ball (
C), use 2-word phrases (
D), and walk without help (E). Drawing a square (
A) and hopping on one foot (
B) are skills typically developed later.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse prepares to administer medications to a client. Which of the following client data are acceptable for use as client identifiers? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Date of birth (
A), first and last name (
B), and medical record number (
D) are reliable identifiers. Health care provider (
C) and room number (E) are not specific to the client.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute exacerbation of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Albuterol (
A) and ipratropium (
C) are bronchodilators used in acute asthma exacerbations. Ibuprofen (
B), tobramycin (
D), and montelukast (E) are not indicated for acute management.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter that was inserted 2 days ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a sterile syringe at the specimen port (
A) ensures a clean sample. Balloon port (
B), drainage bag (
C), or 24-hour collection (
D) risk contamination.