NCLEX-PN
Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While caring for the 2-year-old child who has a colostomy, the nurse observes small threadlike objects on and around the stoma. Which statement correctly reflects the nurse's thinking about these objects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pinworms can appear as small, threadlike objects around the perianal area or stoma, consistent with this description.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse on the pediatric unit is preparing to administer acetaminophen according to weight to the 6-year-old diagnosed with chicken pox. The recommended dose is 15 mg per kilogram. How many milligrams should the nurse give if the child weighs 54 lb?
Correct Answer: 368 mg
Rationale: Convert 54 lb to kg: 54 ÷ 2.2 = 24.55 kg. Calculate dose: 15 mg/kg × 24.55 kg = 368.25 mg, rounded to 368 mg.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a parent skin care for the child diagnosed with impetigo. Which instruction is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily washing with soap and water removes crusts and reduces bacterial load in impetigo, aiding healing.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is completing a health assessment of the female client with menorrhagia of unknown origin. Which serum laboratory result should the nurse carefully review?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Calcium should not be affected by menorrhagia. B. BUN should not be affected by menorrhagia. C. Persistent heavy bleeding can result in anemia, which would be reflected in the client's Hgb level. D. WBCs should not be affected by menorrhagia.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing action would help to reduce stress and to aid an obsessive-compulsive client in using a less maladaptive means of handling stress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering activities with achievable success builds confidence, reducing reliance on compulsive rituals to manage stress.