NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with a client who is undergoing labor induction with misoprostol. The PN notes late decelerations and minimal variability on the fetal heart rate monitor. After notifying the registered nurse, what should the PN do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning to a side-lying position (
D) improves placental perfusion, addressing late decelerations. Oxygen (
A) may follow, but repositioning is first. Perineal exam (
B) and palpation (
C) are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has attended a staff education program about administering intramuscular injections. Which of the following statements by the nurse would indicate a correct understanding of the program?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Displacing subcutaneous tissue (
D) via the Z-track method prevents leakage and irritation. IM injections use a 90-degree angle (A is incorrect), waiting 3 seconds (
B) is not standard, and massaging (
C) is avoided for some medications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parents of a 6-month-old child who has been given a new prescription for a liquid iron supplement. Which statements by the parents indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Giving iron with milk (
C) reduces absorption and should be avoided. Administering with meals (E) also decreases absorption; iron is best given between meals with vitamin C. Statements A, B, and D are correct regarding side effects and administration.
Question 4 of 5
The LPN is caring for a woman who delivered a healthy 7-lb baby boy 24 hours ago. Baseline vital signs were blood pressure (BP)=90/64, temperature (T)=97.6°F, pulse (P)=72, and respirations (R)=14. Which finding is of greatest concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The significant rise in BP to 129/82 from 90/64 may indicate postpartum complications like preeclampsia, requiring immediate assessment. Red drainage, cramping, and increased water intake are normal postpartum findings.
Question 5 of 5
The nursing assistant is caring for an adult who has a fractured femur and is in Buck's extension traction awaiting surgery. The nurse is observing the nursing assistant administer morning care. Which action by the nursing assistant needs correction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Turning the client on the side disrupts Buck's traction alignment, which requires constant pull. Weights should stay in place, head turning is safe, and bed-making direction is irrelevant.