NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
A wrong committed by one person against another (or against the property of another) that might result in a civil trial is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A tort is a civil wrong, like negligence, that may lead to a civil trial. Crimes, including misdemeanors and felonies, are offenses against the public, often prosecuted criminally. Coordinated Care
Question 2 of 5
How often must physical restraints be released?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical restraints must be released every 2 hours to assess skin, circulation, and comfort, with checks every 30 minutes while restrained. Safety and Infection Control
Question 3 of 5
A client comes to the emergency department reporting alkaline drain cleaner splashed into the eye. The conjunctiva of the affected eye is erythematous, and the client reports a burning sensation. What action is appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ocular chemical burns require emergency care to prevent permanent vision loss. Alkali burns (eg, ammonia, cement, lye- containing drain cleanser) are particularly dangerous as they will quickly penetrate deep into the eye, causing severe, irreversible damage. For all types of ocular chemical burns, copious eye irrigation with sterile saline or water should begin immediately to flush the chemical irritant out of the eye
Question 4 of 5
A client is given an opiate drug for pain relief following general anesthesia. The client becomes extremely somnolent with respiratory depression. The physician is likely to order the administration of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression and somnolence by antagonizing opioid receptors. The other medications have different indications and do not address opioid overdose. Pharmacological Therapies
Question 5 of 5
A 10-year-old weighs 99 lb (44.9 kg) and has a BMI of 24.8 kg/m² (>95th percentile). The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is collaborating with the registered nurse (RN) to formulate a weight loss plan. Which is most important for the nurse to determine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The family's readiness for change is critical, as it determines their willingness to adopt and sustain lifestyle changes necessary for weight loss. While activity, eating habits, and finances are important, motivation drives success.