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 is preparing to administer a sodium polystyrene sulfonate retention enema. Which explanation by the nurse best describes the purpose of this type of enema?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (
C) removes excess potassium via the intestines, used in hyperkalemia. Other options describe unrelated procedures.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding by the nurse suggests that the mother is not giving the toddler iron supplements as ordered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron supplements typically cause dark or black stools; light brown stools suggest non-compliance with iron supplementation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing medication instructions for the parents of a child prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (liquid) twice a day for acute sinusitis. Which instructions are most important for the parents to remember? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Taking with food (
A) reduces GI upset, completing the course (
B) prevents resistance, and shaking well (
D) ensures proper dosing. Rash (
C) is not normal and requires evaluation, and household spoons (E) are inaccurate.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about hypoglycemia with a group of clients who have type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include as signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: Diaphoresis (
A), pallor (
C), and trembling (E) are signs of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic activation. Flushing (
B) and polyuria (
D) are not typical.