NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following musical instruments is best for a teen with asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The guitar does not require breath control, making it suitable for a teen with asthma, unlike wind instruments like the clarinet.
Question 2 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) is collaborating with the registered nurse to conduct a developmental assessment of a 9-month-old client during a well-child visit. Which statement by the infant's parent should cause the PN concern?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By 9 months, infants should independently grasp objects. This indicates a potential fine motor delay requiring further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients. When thinking about long-term goals, the nurse knows that which of these clients has the best prognosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage I Hodgkin's lymphoma has a high cure rate (over 90%) with treatment, offering the best prognosis compared to leukemia, osteosarcoma, or multiple myeloma.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing with a client how to collect a clean catch urine specimen. What is the appropriate sequence to teach the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A clean catch urine is difficult to obtain and requires clear directions. Instructing the client to carefully clean the meatus, then void naturally with a steady stream prevents surface bacteria from contaminating the urine specimen. As starting and stopping flow can be difficult, once the client begins voiding it's best to just slip the container into the stream. Other responses do not reflect correct technique.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of an adolescent who is being treated for a serious head injury ask why their child is being kept unconscious. The parents say, 'The doctor said he was going to give him medicine to keep him unconscious for a few days. Why? We want to talk to him. What is going on?' What should the nurse include when responding to the parents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Barbiturates induce coma in severe head injuries to reduce cerebral metabolism and intracranial pressure, protecting the brain, unlike pain control or restlessness management.