NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is teaching a group of preschool mothers about poison prevention in the home. Which of the following statements, if made by a mother to the nurse, indicates that further teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inducing vomiting after ingesting hydrocarbons like lighter fluid is contraindicated due to the risk of aspiration, which can cause severe lung damage.
Choice A is correct (Ipecac dosing is appropriate), choice C is accurate (dilution can help), and choice D is true (locked storage prevents poisoning). Further teaching is needed for choice B.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn is to receive phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which nursing action is essential?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Covering the eyes protects the newborn's retinas from phototherapy light, a critical safety measure.
Extract:
A client asks the nurse about her beta-blockers medication effect to her angina.
Question 3 of 5
What would be the nurse's response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beta-blockers decrease heart rate and cardiac contractility, reducing myocardial oxygen demand and relieving angina.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The school nurse is teaching a group of preschool mothers about poison prevention in the home. Which of the following statements, if made by a mother to the nurse, indicates that further teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inducing vomiting after ingesting hydrocarbons like lighter fluid is contraindicated due to the risk of aspiration, which can cause severe lung damage.
Choice A is correct (Ipecac dosing is appropriate), choice C is accurate (dilution can help), and choice D is true (locked storage prevents poisoning). Further teaching is needed for choice B.
Extract:
Physical findings commonly seen in hypothyroidism include:
Question 5 of 5
Coarse hair, thin brittle nails
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coarse hair and thin brittle nails are classic signs of hypothyroidism due to decreased metabolic rate.