NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While planning care for a toddler, the nurse teaches the parents about the expected developmental changes for this age. Which statement by the mother shows that she understands the child's developmental needs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I understand our child's need to use those new skills.' Erikson describes the stage of the toddler as being the time when there is normally an increase in autonomy. The child needs to use motor skills to explore the environment.
Question 2 of 5
The women’s health nurse is caring for a 30-year-old client who wants to use the ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin patch for contraception. Regarding this method of birth control, which finding should be most concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deep venous thrombosis is a contraindication for estrogen-containing contraceptives like the patch due to increased clotting risk. Heavy menses, family history of breast cancer, and obesity are less critical.
Question 3 of 5
For a 6 year-old child hospitalized with moderate edema and mild hypertension associated with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN), which one of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Institute seizure precautions. The severity of AGN is unpredictable, and complications like seizures may occur due to hypertension.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Meniere's disease. When teaching the client about the disease, the nurse should explain that the client should avoid foods high in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium. The client with Meniere's disease has an alteration in the balance of the fluid in the inner ear (endolymph). A low sodium diet will aid in reducing the fluid. Sodium restriction is also ordered as adjunct to diuretic therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A paraplegic client is in the hospital to be treated for an electrolyte imbalance. Which level of care is the client currently receiving?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This client is receiving secondary prevention. The current focus of health care is on preventive care. Leavell and Clark (1965) described the three levels of preventive care as primary, secondary, and tertiary. Secondary preventive care focuses on early detection of disease, prompt intervention, and health maintenance for clients experiencing health problems.