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 nurse is assigned to care for a comatose diabetic on IV insulin therapy. Which task would be most appropriate to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The UAP can safely obtain blood glucose readings, which are routine tasks.
Question 3 of 5
A client with mastoiditis has a left mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty. The nurse should observe the client for signs of damage to the sixth crania nerve, which include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sixth cranial nerve (abducens) controls lateral eye movement, so damage would result in an inability to look laterally.
Extract:
B.C underwent skin grafting. Vital signs are BP 124/68; HR 100 bpm; RR 24; T 37.7 °C.
Question 4 of 5
Potential complication that can be possibly developed will be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infection, such as sepsis, is a serious complication of skin grafting due to the risk of microbial invasion at the graft site.
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Question 5 of 5
An 82-year-old woman who has Alzheimer's disease is admitted to the acute care unit. She frequently gets out of bed and wanders in the hall, unable to find her way back to her room. She even gets in the beds of other clients. What nursing action is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A familiar picture on the door helps the Alzheimer's client recognize her room, reducing wandering safely. Restraints, roommate monitoring, or punishment are inappropriate or ineffective.