NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
WBCs
5000–10,000/mm3
(5–10 × 109/L)
Hemoglobin
Male: 14.0–18.0 g/dL
(140–180 g/L)
Female: 12.0–16.0 g/dL
(120–160 g/L)
Question 1 of 5
Which client incident would be classified as an adverse event that requires an incident/event/irregular occurrence/variance report? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Medication error , failure to report hemoglobin , and failure to notify about blood culture are reportable adverse events. Sepsis death and vaccine refusal are not necessarily preventable errors.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is to administer a tube feeding to a client. Before administering the feeding, what is essential for the nurse to do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirating and checking for acidic pH confirms nasogastric tube placement in the stomach, preventing aspiration. Other actions are irrelevant or unsafe.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with anorexia nervosa. After experiencing a weight gain of 2 lb (0.9 kg), the client states, 'See what you have done to me? I am fatter and uglier than ever.' Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging distress and exploring feelings builds trust and addresses body image issues. Discharge criteria , journaling , or therapy are less immediate.
Question 4 of 5
The hospital nurse administers CPR to an adult male who is found unconscious, has no pulse, and is not breathing. What is the ratio of chest compressions to respirations for one-person rescue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Current CPR guidelines recommend 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths for one-person adult resuscitation, optimizing circulation and oxygenation.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
WBCs
5000–10,000/mm3
(5–10 × 109/L)
Hemoglobin
Male: 14.0–18.0 g/dL
(140–180 g/L)
Female: 12.0–16.0 g/dL
(120–160 g/L)
Question 5 of 5
Which client incident would be classified as an adverse event that requires an incident/event/irregular occurrence/variance report? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Medication error , failure to report hemoglobin , and failure to notify about blood culture are reportable adverse events. Sepsis death and vaccine refusal are not necessarily preventable errors.