NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following activities would be best tolerated by a client with muscular dystrophy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swimming is low-impact and supports muscles, making it the best activity for a client with muscular dystrophy, which causes muscle weakness.
Extract:
Vital signs
Temperature 98.7 F (37.05 C)
Blood pressure 110/64 mm Hg
Heart rate 92/min
Respirations 22/min
O2 saturation or SpO2 90% on room air
Question 2 of 5
An 81-year-old client is admitted to a rehabilitation facility 3 days after total hip replacement. The next morning, the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) takes the client's vital signs, but when the UAP returns to assist the client with a shower, the client curses at and tries to hit the UAP. Which is the most appropriate response by the practical nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Observing the client (
A) allows assessment of the behavior's cause. Assuming dissatisfaction (
B) or dementia (
D) is premature. Leaving the client (
C) delays intervention.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
An 8-year old is admitted with drooling, muffled phonation and a temperature of 102.6°. The nurse should immediately notify the doctor because the child's symptoms are suggestive of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drooling, muffled phonation, and fever suggest epiglottitis, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention due to the risk of airway obstruction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a nutritional plan for a 6-month-old who has recently been started on solid foods. Which of the following recommendations has the highest priority in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Introducing new foods 5-7 days apart (
C) prevents allergic reactions by identifying triggers, making it the priority. Cost (
A), finger foods (
B), and cow's milk (D, not recommended before 12 months) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has taught the parent of a pediatric client who will be receiving growth hormone replacement therapy. Which of the following statements by the parent would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expecting equal height to peers (
B) is unrealistic, as outcomes vary. Bedtime dosing (
A), discontinuation at bone closure (
C), and x-rays (
D) are correct.