NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which test for diabetes measures the long-term management of the disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measures average blood glucose over 2-3 months, assessing long-term diabetes control, unlike fasting, tolerance, or finger stick tests, which are short-term.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had an endoscopic procedure yesterday to stop upper gastrointestinal bleeding and who started a clear liquid diet today. Which of the following foods would be appropriate to offer to this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Clear liquids include apple juice (
A), chicken broth (
B), cranberry juice (
C), and unsweetened tea (E). Cream of chicken soup (
D) and ice cream (F) are not clear liquids.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a 2-year-old client should expect the child to be able to perform which of the following actions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, D, E
Rationale: A 2-year-old can kick a ball (
C), use 2-word phrases (
D), and walk without help (E). Drawing a square (
A) and hopping on one foot (
B) are skills typically developed later.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is preparing to administer influenza vaccines. Which clients can safely receive the live-attenuated, intranasal influenza vaccine? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale: The live-attenuated vaccine is safe for healthy individuals aged 2-49, like the 3-year-old (
B) and postpartum client (
C). It's contraindicated for infants under 2 (
A), pregnant women (
D), and immunocompromised clients (E).
Question 5 of 5
A recovering alcoholic asked the nurse, 'Will it be ok for me to just drink at special family gatherings?' Which initial response by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recovering person cannot return to drinking without starting the addiction process over.
Total abstinence is required to maintain recovery.