NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While caring for a child with Reye's syndrome, the nurse should give which action the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assess level of consciousness. An altered level of consciousness suggests increasing intracranial pressure related to cerebral edema.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected stroke who is scheduled for a CT scan of the head. Which of the following assessments would be a priority for the nurse to make prior to the CT scan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergies to contrast media are critical to assess before a CT scan to prevent anaphylaxis. Asthma, glucose, and vital signs are important but secondary to contrast safety.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for the parents of an infant with tetralogy of Fallot. Which of the following actions should the nurse include to reduce the incidence of hypercyanotic spells? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Smaller feedings, preventing crying, and quiet periods reduce oxygen demand, minimizing hypercyanotic spells. Warm clothing and frequent turning do not directly prevent spells.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old child seen in the emergency department is dehydrated and malnourished. The child’s parent reports that the child has had diarrhea for the past 2 weeks. Which observation is of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving young children in the care of a 9-year-old poses significant safety risks, indicating neglect and requiring immediate intervention. Job constraints, lack of concern, and single status are concerning but less immediately dangerous.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who had aortic valve replacement with a mechanical heart valve. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mechanical prosthetic valves are more durable than biological valves but require long-term anticoagulation therapy due to the increased risk of thromboembolism. The client should be taught ways to reduce the risk of bleeding.