NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse monitors an 8-year-old with a history of asthma. The nurse notes mild wheezing and coughing. Which action should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring peak expiratory flow assesses asthma severity first. Calling the provider , notifying parents , or discussing triggers follows based on the assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with a lower urinary tract infection from an obstructing ureteral stone. Which tasks can the nurse delegate to the experienced unlicensed assistive personnel? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Turning and measuring output are within UAP scope. Collecting specimens , monitoring characteristics , and teaching require nursing judgment.
Question 3 of 5
The hospital nurse administers CPR to an adult male who is found unconscious, has no pulse, and is not breathing. What is the ratio of chest compressions to respirations for one-person rescue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Current CPR guidelines recommend 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths for one-person adult resuscitation, optimizing circulation and oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing postpartum discharge instructions to a client. Which instruction should the nurse include to promote newborn safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing pillows and blankets from the crib reduces SIDS risk. Blankets in car seats are unsafe, prone sleeping increases SIDS risk, and forward-facing car seats are incorrect for newborns.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client with major depressive disorder who is receiving isocarboxazid. Which of the following statements by the client would be a priority to follow up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue may indicate worsening depression or MAOI side effects, requiring urgent follow-up. Constipation and weight gain are common but less critical.