NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a client needs oxygen therapy, what is the highest flow rate that oxygen can be delivered via nasal cannula?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The maximum flow rate for a nasal cannula is 6 liters/minute to avoid drying nasal passages and discomfort. Higher rates require a mask. Reduction of Risk Potential
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assigned to care for a comatose diabetic on IV insulin therapy. Which task would be most appropriate to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The UAP can safely obtain blood glucose readings, which are routine tasks.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is to go to surgery this morning. When the nurse goes to medicate the client, she notes that she has a ring with several shiny stones in it on her left ring finger. There are no relatives present. What is the best nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Securing valuables in the hospital safe protects the ring during surgery, adhering to safety protocols. Taping, bedside storage, or waivers risk loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of albuterol (Proventil) for asthma. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a rescue inhaler, is used before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It’s not for daily prevention, symptom-only use, or bedtime dosing.
Question 5 of 5
An infant had a repair of a myelomeningocele two days ago. Which assessment is most important to detect a problem commonly seen following myelomeningocele repair?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrocephalus is a common complication post-myelomeningocele repair due to altered cerebrospinal fluid flow; measuring head circumference detects this by identifying increased intracranial pressure.