NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse coming on duty notifies the unit of a delay due to a motor vehicle accident. The off-going nurse has an important appointment and must leave on time. How should the off-going nurse handle the situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the charge nurse ensures proper client coverage and maintains continuity of care without abandoning patients. Asking another nurse assumes their availability, tape-recording lacks interaction, and a written report alone does not ensure immediate supervision.
Question 2 of 5
Diuretic therapy for hypertension often necessitates the addition of high-potassium foods in the client's diet. Which of the following diuretics does not require the client to increase his intake of potassium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so clients do not need to increase potassium intake, unlike loop or thiazide diuretics.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse detects blood-tinged fluid leaking from the nose and ears of a head trauma client. What is the appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying a bulky, loose dressing to the nose and ears permits the fluid to drain and provides a visual reference for the amount of drainage.
Question 4 of 5
A new nurse on the unit notes that the nurse manager seems to be highly respected by the nursing staff. The new nurse is surprised when one of the nurses states: 'The manager makes all decisions and rarely asks for our input.' The best description of the nurse manager's management style is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Autocratic or authoritarian. The manager’s decision-making without staff input indicates an autocratic leadership style.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing diversional activities for a 4-year-old client who is on long-term, strict bed rest. Which of the following toys would be most appropriate to provide for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Soap bubbles are safe, engaging, and can be used while on strict bed rest, promoting activity without physical exertion. Card and board games may require setup or movement, and a medical kit may cause anxiety.