NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which procedures are appropriate for the nurse to use when obtaining an adult client's blood for a laboratory test? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Avoiding the mastectomy side (
A), limiting attempts to two (
B), and drawing proximal to an IV (
C) are correct. A 15-degree angle (
D) is for IVs, not phlebotomy, and capillary samples avoid the finger pad center (E).
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse is conducting an educational session for middle school teachers that is designed to heighten awareness of school bullying. The nurse recognizes that further instruction is needed when one of the teachers makes which comment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bullying is not a normal part of development (
A) and requires intervention. Vulnerability of disabled children (
B), underreporting (
C), and verbal aggression (
D) are accurate.
Question 3 of 5
A client with coronary artery disease is being seen in the clinic for a follow-up examination. During medication reconciliation, the nurse identifies which reported medication as requiring further investigation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naproxen (
C), an NSAID, increases cardiovascular risk and bleeding, requiring investigation in coronary artery disease. Isosorbide (
A), atorvastatin (
B), and fish oil (
D) are appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
The family of a 90-year-old resident in a long-term care facility asks the nurse why the client only gets a shower three times a week. What information is most important for the nurse to include when answering the question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent showers can exacerbate dry skin in elderly clients, increasing irritation or breakdown risk. Staffing, energy, or activity levels are less relevant to skin health.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has completed teaching the client about his low-sodium, low-fat diet. Which menu, if selected by the client, would indicate to the nurse that the client understands his diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Baked chicken, wild rice, and broccoli are low in sodium and fat, aligning with the diet. Meatloaf, Hollandaise, and gravy/sour cream/creamed peas are high in sodium or fat.