NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which clinical finding would the nurse expect to assess first in a newborn with spastic cerebral palsy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cerebral palsy is a neuromuscular impairment resulting in muscular and reflexive hypertonicity and the criss-crossing, or scissoring leg movements.
Extract:
Michael has congenital Hirschprung disease. Chronic constipation has been a major problem with the patient.
Question 2 of 5
Important finding would include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ribbon-like stools are characteristic of Hirschprung disease due to narrowed colon segments.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a handout on infant feeding to be distributed to families visiting the clinic. Which notation should be included in the teaching materials?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Solid foods should be added one at a time between 4-6 months. If the infant is able to tolerate the food, another may be added in a week. Iron fortified cereal is the recommended first food.
Extract:
The nurse documents and performs which of the following when the patient refuses his medication?
Question 4 of 5
Kardex; physician.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Documenting in the medication record and progress notes, and informing the physician, ensures accurate communication.
Extract:
The physician orders non-weight bearing with crutches for a patient with a leg injury.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse would recommend which of the following herb to the patient with vomiting and nausea?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginger root is effective for nausea and vomiting, a safe herbal recommendation.