NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which type of accidental poisoning would the nurse expect to occur in children under age 6?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral ingestion. Young children are most likely to ingest toxic substances due to their exploratory behavior.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is responsible for teaching the client regarding dietary choices to provide needed magnesium. Which food is a good source of magnesium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinach is a rich source of magnesium, found in green leafy vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. Apple , liver , and squash have lower magnesium content.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with pernicious anemia. The client reports all of the following. Which is most likely related to the admitting diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia, due to vitamin B12 deficiency, often causes a sore, red, beefy tongue. Diarrhea, bruising, or fever are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing pin site care for an adult who is in skeletal traction. What should the nurse do when providing pin site care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pin site care involves cleaning with soap and water to prevent infection and applying antibiotic ointment as ordered to reduce bacterial growth, per standard protocols.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following acid-base imbalances would the nurse expect to assess in this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DKA causes metabolic acidosis due to excess ketone production from fat breakdown. Alkalosis and respiratory imbalances are not typical in DKA.