NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
When giving health and safety hazards on a mother with a 3-month-old infant, the nurse should emphasize that
Question 1 of 5
tiny objects must be removed from crib.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By 4 months of age, infants pick up anything within reach and put it in their mouth, making tiny objects in the crib a choking hazard.
Extract:
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Three days after a cast is applied to a fracture of the right lower leg the client begins to complain of pain beneath the cast. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain beneath a cast may indicate complications like compartment syndrome, requiring immediate physician notification. Elevation or medication may help but are secondary. Pain is not normal .
Question 4 of 5
When admitting a client to an acute care facility, an identification bracelet is sent up with the admission form. In the event these do not match, the nurse's best action is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Admissions Office has the responsibility to verify the client's identity and keep all the records in the system consistent. Making changes puts the client at risk for misidentification.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions is most effective when evaluating a kinetic family drawing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Noting omitted family members provides insight into the child's family dynamics and emotional state. The other options are either initial instructions or counterproductive to evaluation. Health Promotion and Maintenance