National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses NCLEX-PN Exam Questions
People who live in poverty are most likely to obtain health care from:
Correct Answer: B
Standard precautions are taken in all situations for all clients and involve all body secretions except sweat and
are designed to reduce the rate of transmission of microbes from one host to another or one source (environment
such as the client’s bedside table) to another. Safety and Infection Control
High uric acid levels can develop in clients who are receiving chemotherapy. This can be caused by:
Correct Answer: B
Chemotherapy causes damage to cells, and uric acid is a cell metabolite. Physiological Adaptation
Which of the following statements, if made by the parents of a newborn, does not indicate a need for further teaching about cord care?
Correct Answer: D
Parents should be taught to wash their hands before and after providing cord care. This prevents transferring pathogens to and from the cord. Folding the diaper below the cord exposes the cord to air and allows for drying. It also prevents wet or soiled diapers from coming into contact with the cord. Current recommendations include cleaning the area around the cord 3–4 times a day with a cotton swab but do not include putting alcohol or other antimicrobials on the cord. It is normal for the cord to turn dark as it dries .Health Promotion and Maintenance
All of the following are causes of vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy except:
Correct Answer: B
Eclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, proteinuria, and edema. This condition can cause seizure and/or coma. Choices 1 and 3 are abnormal conditions that can cause bleeding, particularly in the third trimester. Choice 4 is a major obstetrical emergency that can cause bleeding internally and externally. Safety and Infection Control
Which of the following represents a normal serum potassium level?
Correct Answer: C
Normal serum potassium levels fall in a range of 3.5–5.5mEq/L. The other choices listed fall below or above this range. Reduction of Risk Potential