NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings suggests a complication in a client with surgical removal of a pituitary tumor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Polyuria may indicate diabetes insipidus, a common complication post-pituitary surgery due to disruption of antidiuretic hormone production.
Question 2 of 5
A 4 year-old child is recovering from chicken pox (varicella). The parents would like to have the child return to day care as soon as possible. In order to ensure that the illness is no longer communicable, what should the nurse assess for in this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: All lesions crusted. The child is no longer contagious when all lesions are crusted over.
Question 3 of 5
A client can receive the mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccine if he or she:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A mild cold without fever does not contraindicate MMR vaccination. Pregnancy, immunocompromise, and neomycin allergy are contraindications due to live virus risks or anaphylaxis. Pharmacological Therapies
Question 4 of 5
A 45-year-old client with type I diabetes is in need of support services upon discharge from a skilled rehabilitation unit. Which of the following services is an example of a skilled support service?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medication instruction is a skilled service requiring nursing expertise, unlike grocery shopping, cleaning, or transportation, which are unskilled tasks. Coordinated Care
Question 5 of 5
A 2-year-old child diagnosed with HIV comes to a clinic for immunizations. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse expect to administer in addition to the scheduled vaccines?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children with HIV require pneumococcal vaccine to protect against opportunistic infections due to immunocompromise. The other vaccines are not routinely indicated for HIV. Health Promotion and Maintenance