NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What principle of HIV disease should the nurse keep in mind when planning care for a newborn who was infected in utero?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The infant is very susceptible to infections. HIV compromises the immune system, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
Question 2 of 5
The home health nurse is reviewing current medications with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ibuprofen can reduce the efficacy of antihypertensives and cause fluid retention, worsening hypertension. Omeprazole , docusate , and hydrochlorothiazide are unlikely to interfere with hypertension management.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client during the dwell time of a peritoneal dialysis cycle. Which of the following findings would require immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crackles suggest fluid overload, a serious dialysis complication. Nausea , mild edema , and normal BP/HR are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is new to the resident facility and is administering medications. One of the clients does not have a readable identification band in place. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the roommate provides a reliable secondary identifier in the absence of a readable ID band, ensuring safe medication administration. Self-identification or bed tags are less secure.