NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for meeting the needs of an infant with congenital heart disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Responding quickly to crying minimizes stress and oxygen demand in an infant with congenital heart disease.
Question 2 of 5
A 78-year-old client arrives at the hospital and is suspected of having pneumonia. Which laboratory test should be performed to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sputum culture identifies the causative organism in pneumonia, confirming the diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected anaphylactic shock. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing indicates airway constriction, a life-threatening sign in anaphylactic shock.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause hepatotoxicity; monitoring liver enzymes is essential.
Question 5 of 5
A client with pneumonia is receiving IV antibiotics. Which assessment finding suggests the client is responding to treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A decreased white blood cell count indicates the infection is resolving, showing a response to antibiotics.