NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The provider orders potassium chloride 1.25 mEq for a pediatric client. The solution contains 45 mEq per 15 mL. How many mL will you administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: (1.25 mEq ÷ 45 mEq) × 15 mL = 0.4167 mL, rounded to 0.42 mL for practical administration. Other options are miscalculations.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning the assignment of tasks for the day. Which factors would the nurse remain mindful of when delegating tasks? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Delegation requires matching tasks to staff competencies based on client acuity and needs, ensuring safety and efficiency. Staff requests, room clustering, and discharges are secondary considerations that do not directly impact safe delegation.
Question 3 of 5
A woman who has emphysema is on continuous oxygen therapy. She appears anxious and short of breath. Her husband increases the oxygen flow to 6 L/min. The nurse knows this action is most likely to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing oxygen flow in emphysema can suppress the hypoxic drive, risking respiratory depression, a serious concern.
Extract:
The nursing intervention that should be instituted immediately to relieve the symptoms associated with the patient's hypoglycemic reaction include:
Question 4 of 5
Giving 8 oz of fruit juice with 2 tablespoon of sugar.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fruit juice with sugar provides rapid glucose to reverse hypoglycemia effectively.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a preschool-aged child admitted with a diagnosis of suspected child abuse. During painful procedures, the child remains quiet and watchful. When planning the care of a victim of child abuse, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assigning a consistent caregiver will best meet the child's need for safety and security. Playtime will be therapeutic for the child, but it does not have to be with same-age children, so answer A is incorrect. Answer C is too threatening to the child who has been abused, so it is incorrect. Answer D does not allow the child the chance to respond in an expected way, so it is incorrect.