NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a 7 year-old tell the nurse their child has started to 'tattle' on siblings. In interpreting this new behavior, how should the nurse explain the child's actions to the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ethical sense and feelings of justice are developing. At age 7, children develop a sense of justice and fairness.
Extract:
Michael has congenital Hirschprung disease. Chronic constipation has been a major problem with the patient.
Question 2 of 5
Important finding would include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ribbon-like stools are characteristic of Hirschprung disease due to narrowed colon segments.
Extract:
The patient delivered vaginally in small community.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a term neonate about neonate rooting reflex by.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stroking the cheek elicits the rooting reflex, guiding the neonate to feed.
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Question 4 of 5
A client with abdominal surgery is admitted to the recovery room with an NG tube to low suction. Which of the following lab values indicates a complication of NG suction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG suction can lead to loss of gastric fluid, causing hypernatremia (elevated sodium, as seen with Na 150 mEq/L) due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
Question 5 of 5
All of the following adults are admitted to the surgical unit. Which client should the nurse prepare for immediate surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe right lower quadrant pain with elevated WBC suggests appendicitis, requiring immediate surgery to prevent rupture. Scapular pain (gallbladder), vaginal bleeding, or hernia are less urgent unless complicated.