You have finally finished your LPN training program and now you are getting ready for the next stage of the process. You will need to receive a passing grade on the National Council Licensure Examination, also known as the NCLEX which is given by the State Boards of Nursing. It is a very in depth test and needs preparation to be fully prepared for the NCLEX.
The NCLEX is an all-inclusive examination that determines the level of competency attained by newly trained practical and vocational nurses. This exam will include nearly everything you covered in your classes as well as your practical training.
NCLEX PN Practice Questions
You should not underestimate the NCLEX PN by any means. This exam can be extremely difficult for anyone who does properly prepare. However, if you spend the time studying, listened in class and take any of the following extra steps, you may find that the NCLEX is nothing to fear.
NCLEX PN Practice Test
NCLEX-PN Practice Test
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Question 1
You are caring for a six-month-old child with a congenital heart defect and have been ordered to administer digoxin elixir. You observe that the patient has a heart rate of 100 BPM. You should:
A
contact the attending physician and report the heart rate
B
administer the digoxin elixir and record the heart rate
C
administer the digoxin elixir and recheck the BPM every 15 minutes for the next hour
D
check other vital signs and contact the physician
Question 2
Your patient has been ordered to increase their consumption of potassium. If you were to suggest the best snack to help them increase their intake of potassium, which of the following would you suggest:
A
banana
B
kiwi fruit
C
grapefruit
D
pear
Question 3
You are helping discharge a patient with a broken jaw. Which of the following pieces of equipment should be carried by the patient:
A
defibrillator vest
B
pair of pliers
C
socket wrench
D
pair of wire cutters
Question 4
A patient that has just had abdominal surgery has been ordered to take Percocet (oxycodone). The main reason for the patient to receive this type of medication is because:
A
help stop the nausea
B
help facilitate mobility
C
serve as a pain reliever
D
help avoid addiction
Question 5
You are instructing a patient that is be discharged after cataract surgery. Which of the following instructions should you give to the patient?
A
Make sure to use over the counter eyedrops
B
To ask your physician for pain medication
C
Do not watch more than 2 hours of television a day
D
An eye shield should be worn every night
Question 6
You are taking care of a patient that has just had their thyroid removed. In post-op you should:
A
position the patient's neck and head in the supine position utilizing sandbags
B
have patient turn their head side to side to help drainage of any oral secreations
C
keep the patient's neck and head should be supported by pillows in the semi-Fowler's postion
D
have the patient cough and breathe deeply every 2 hours while the neck is in the flexed position
Question 7
Which of the following is more likely associated with right-sided heart failure?
A
Constipation
B
Dyspnea
C
Polyuria at night
D
Fluid in the lungs
Question 8
A 26-year old male patient that has been diagnosed with suicidal ideation and severe depression will not talk to the nurse. This tells you that the patient has difficulty:
A
expressing feelings of guilt for any actions
B
expressing feelings of self-worth
C
expressing feelings of anger towards others
D
expressing feelings of remorse for their actions
Question 9
A young child has been admitted in to the hospital with acute leukemia. Which is the most important for you to watch out for with this child?
A
bruising and fatigue
B
mouth sores and throat pain
C
anorexia and stomach pain
D
color of the skin and bleeding
Question 10
The main cause of anemia in a patient with chronic renal failure is:
A
inadequate erythropoietin
B
mass destruction of red blood cells
C
inadequate iron in the diet
D
poor absorption of iron
Question 11
Your patient has been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia and must follow a special iron rich diet. Which of the following foods is a poor source of iron?
A
Nuts
B
Tomatoes
C
Bananas
D
Legumes
Question 12
A patient with pancreatic cancer is scheduled to undergo a Whipple procedure. Where is the patient's cancer located?
A
tail of the pancreas
B
head of the pancreas
C
neck of the pancreas
D
uncinate of the pancreas
Question 13
You are instructing a patient on when to take Precose (acarbose) to help with their diabetes. Which of the following is true on when your patient should take their medication?
A
right after waking up
B
1 hour before eating
C
1 hour after eating
D
taken with the first bite of a meal
Question 14
A patient with transient ischemic attacks has been told to take 325mg aspirin daily. The reason that aspirin was prescribed is because:
A
helps keep platelets from clumping
B
prevents migraines
C
boosts red blood cell production
D
helps produce better coagulation
Question 15
While caring for an infant that has just had a cleft lip repair, you should avoid doing which of the following while trying to comfort the infant?
A
Playing with the infant
B
Giving the child a pacifier
C
Talking quietly to the infant
D
Providing the child with sterile water
Question 16
The basic conflict affecting teenagers according to Erickson's stage of growth and development is:
A
Initiative v. guilt
B
Identity v. role confusion
C
Trust v. mistrust
D
Intimacy v. isolation
Question 17
Which of the following cooking oils is not suggested for a patient with elevated cholesterol levels?
A
canola oil
B
lard
C
olive oil
D
sunflower oil
Question 18
A patient of yours has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following activities in the morning can help reduce the symptoms?
A
Two-mile walk
B
Brushing or combing one's hair
C
Drinking a cup of coffee or hot chocolate
D
Eating egg whites only
Question 19
A parent of a toddler would like to know more about gross motor development. Which of the following is a good example of normal gross motor skills to help explain the behavior:
A
toddler can copy a verticle line
B
toddler can pull toy car behind her
C
toddler can draw a circle
D
toddler can stand on one leg
Question 20
A patient with Meniere's syndrome has to be placed on a special diet. The best type of diet for this patient is one that is:
A
high potassium diet
B
low fiber diet
C
high fiber diet
D
low sodium diet
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