NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Two people call in sick on the medical-surgical unit and no additional help is available. The team consists of an RN, an LPN and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of these activities should the nurse assign to the UAP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Basic client care, which is routine, should be delegated to a UAP since the unit is short on help. The vital signs can be done by the RN and PN as they make rounds since this data is more critical to making decisions about the care of the clients.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parent of a 6-year-old client about sleep. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Children aged 6 need 9-11 hours of sleep, limited liquids prevent bedwetting, and routines promote sleep. Sleep needs decrease with age, and active play close to bedtime may disrupt sleep.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Cholesterol
<200 mg/dL
(5.2 mmol/L)
220 mg/dL
(5.7 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client during a routine physical examination. Which of the following findings would be most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brownish skin thickening on the neck may indicate acanthosis nigricans, associated with insulin resistance or diabetes, requiring prompt reporting.
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Question 4 of 5
The client who is receiving enteral nutrition through a gastrostomy tube has had 4 diarrhea stools in the past 24 hours. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Review the medications the client is receiving. Medications like antibiotics can cause diarrhea, requiring evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following musical instruments is best for a teen with asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The guitar does not require breath control, making it suitable for a teen with asthma, unlike wind instruments like the clarinet.