NCLEX-PN Readiness Test

10 questions, balanced across the exam's topics. Answer each one, then submit for your practice readiness estimate and per-topic breakdown. This is a practice estimate — not a prediction or guarantee of your official exam result.

Question 1

A client is placed on Droplet precautions. Which personal protective equipment should the nurse wear when entering the room?

gown and gloves no special PPE beyond standard precautions fit-tested N95 respirator, gown, and gloves surgical mask, gown, and gloves

Question 2

A client in pain says, "The pain medicine is not working at all." Which response by the nurse is MOST therapeutic?

"Why do you think it is not working?" "Tell me more about the pain you are feeling right now." "I will see if I can get you something stronger." "Everyone has some pain after this surgery."

Question 3

According to the recommended immunization schedule, when is hepatitis B first given?

at 2 months of age at 12 months of age at 11 to 12 years of age at birth

Question 4

The practical nurse is asked to hang a newly prescribed blood transfusion. What is the BEST action?

Verify the order and have the registered nurse initiate the transfusion per facility policy Ask the UAP to stay with the client during the first 15 minutes Hang the transfusion independently without verification Refuse to have any involvement with transfusions

Question 5

The charge nurse is making assignments. Which assignment is within the practical nurse's scope of practice?

perform the initial comprehensive admission assessment perform a sterile dressing change as prescribed develop the initial nursing plan of care independently administer intravenous push medications

Question 6

Which is the correct blood product verification procedure?

Two nurses verify the product with two client identifiers Skip identification for speed Start the transfusion immediately Check the blood alone

Question 7

The practical nurse must decide which client to see first. Which client has the highest priority?

a client with active arterial bleeding from a wound a client with a temperature of 100.6°F on postoperative day 1 a client with new-onset chest pain radiating to the left arm a diabetic client who is unconscious and diaphoretic

Question 8

A client with a new colostomy says, "I can't even look at it." Which response by the nurse is MOST therapeutic?

"Why won't you look at it?" "You need to learn to care for it before discharge." "You will get used to it in no time." "Many people feel that way at first. What bothers you most about it?"

Question 9

At what age do infants typically say their first meaningful words?

Around 1 month of age Around 6 years of age Around 3 months of age Around 12 months of age

Question 10

Which finding is MOST characteristic of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the calf?

cool, pale skin on both feet bilateral ankle swelling that improves with elevation calf pain that disappears with rest unilateral calf pain, warmth, redness, and swelling

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