NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What nursing action is essential when oxygen is ordered for a client who is living at home?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking for frayed cords reduces fire risk, as oxygen supports combustion. Extinguishers are secondary, removing devices is impractical, and carpeting increases static sparks.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse enters a client’s room just as the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is completing a bath and placing thigh-high anti-embolism stockings on the client. Which situation would cause the nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rolling and folding the stockings creates pressure points, risking skin breakdown and poor circulation. Supine application and correct toe opening placement are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is asked to float to the telemetry unit because the unit is short-staffed. The nurse is not familiar with this client population and is concerned about providing safe client care. What is the best action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accepting the assignment and clarifying required skills ensures safe care with support, addressing concerns proactively. Refusing or deferring may disrupt staffing, and reading policies delays care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a seizure 10 minutes ago. The client is now confused and reports a headache. Which of the following phases of seizure activity should the nurse recognize the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The postictal phase follows a seizure, characterized by confusion and headache as the brain recovers. Ictal is the seizure itself, aural involves pre-seizure sensations, and prodromal is vague premonitory symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing information for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which statements by the client indicate an understanding of the pursed-lip breathing technique? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing involves inhaling 2 seconds through the nose (mouth closed) and exhaling 4 seconds through pursed lips to prolong exhalation and reduce air trapping in COPD.