NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following tasks can the practical nurse (PN) safely assign to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: UAP can ambulate stable clients , check pulse oximetry , provide oral hygiene , and reposition clients . Instructing on incentive spirometry requires nursing judgment and is not delegable.
Extract:
Laboratory Reference Ranges
Glucose – Fasting
70–110 mg/dL
(3.9–6.1 mmol/L)
Question 2 of 5
A client with type 1 diabetes is prescribed NPH insulin before breakfast and dinner. Although the client reports feeling well, the 6 AM fasting blood glucose is 60 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose of 60 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia risk with NPH insulin, which peaks overnight. A bedtime snack prevents nocturnal hypoglycemia. Ketones are checked for hyperglycemia, increased carbohydrates may cause hyperglycemia, and skipping doses disrupts control.
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Question 3 of 5
The client is receiving a gentamicin IV. Which finding may indicate an adverse response to gentamicin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentamicin is nephrotoxic; decreased urine output suggests kidney injury, a serious adverse effect. Other symptoms are not typically associated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is participating in an obstetrical emergency simulation in which the health care provider announces shoulder dystocia. Which of the following interventions should the assisting nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: For shoulder dystocia: document timing for accuracy, flex legs for McRoberts maneuver, request help for additional support, and apply suprapubic pressure to dislodge the shoulder. Fundal massage is for postpartum hemorrhage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is observing a staff member caring for a client who has varicella with active lesions. The nurse should intervene if the staff member is observed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing an N95 mask inside the room of a varicella client risks airborne exposure, requiring intervention. Other actions (A, B,
D) follow correct infection control protocols.