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 taking care of a patient that has just had their thyroid removed. In post-op you should:
A
have the patient cough and breathe deeply every 2 hours while the neck is in the flexed position
B
keep the patient's neck and head should be supported by pillows in the semi-Fowler's postion
C
have patient turn their head side to side to help drainage of any oral secreations
D
position the patient's neck and head in the supine position utilizing sandbags
Question 2
The main cause of anemia in a patient with chronic renal failure is:
A
mass destruction of red blood cells
B
inadequate erythropoietin
C
poor absorption of iron
D
inadequate iron in the diet
Question 3
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
grapefruit
B
kiwi fruit
C
pear
D
banana
Question 4
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
Tomatoes
B
Legumes
C
Nuts
D
Bananas
Question 5
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
taken with the first bite of a meal
D
1 hour after eating
Question 6
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
Drinking a cup of coffee or hot chocolate
C
Eating egg whites only
D
Brushing or combing one's hair
Question 7
The basic conflict affecting teenagers according to Erickson's stage of growth and development is:
A
Intimacy v. isolation
B
Identity v. role confusion
C
Initiative v. guilt
D
Trust v. mistrust
Question 8
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
color of the skin and bleeding
C
anorexia and stomach pain
D
mouth sores and throat pain
Question 9
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
check other vital signs and contact the physician
B
contact the attending physician and report the heart rate
C
administer the digoxin elixir and recheck the BPM every 15 minutes for the next hour
D
administer the digoxin elixir and record the heart rate
Question 10
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 pull toy car behind her
B
toddler can draw a circle
C
toddler can copy a verticle line
D
toddler can stand on one leg
Question 11
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 avoid addiction
B
help facilitate mobility
C
serve as a pain reliever
D
help stop the nausea
Question 12
Which of the following cooking oils is not suggested for a patient with elevated cholesterol levels?
A
sunflower oil
B
canola oil
C
lard
D
olive oil
Question 13
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
Giving the child a pacifier
B
Talking quietly to the infant
C
Playing with the infant
D
Providing the child with sterile water
Question 14
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
low sodium diet
B
high potassium diet
C
low fiber diet
D
high fiber diet
Question 15
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 anger towards others
B
expressing feelings of remorse for their actions
C
expressing feelings of self-worth
D
expressing feelings of guilt for any actions
Question 16
You are helping discharge a patient with a broken jaw. Which of the following pieces of equipment should be carried by the patient:
A
pair of wire cutters
B
pair of pliers
C
defibrillator vest
D
socket wrench
Question 17
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
helps produce better coagulation
C
boosts red blood cell production
D
prevents migraines
Question 18
You are instructing a patient that is be discharged after cataract surgery. Which of the following instructions should you give to the patient?
A
An eye shield should be worn every night
B
To ask your physician for pain medication
C
Do not watch more than 2 hours of television a day
D
Make sure to use over the counter eyedrops
Question 19
A patient with pancreatic cancer is scheduled to undergo a Whipple procedure. Where is the patient's cancer located?
A
uncinate of the pancreas
B
neck of the pancreas
C
tail of the pancreas
D
head of the pancreas
Question 20
Which of the following is more likely associated with right-sided heart failure?
A
Fluid in the lungs
B
Constipation
C
Polyuria at night
D
Dyspnea
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