NCLEX-PN Practice Exam Questions with Correct Answers

NCLEX PN Practice Exam question with correct
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1. A patient has pneumonia. Which symptom is most common?
A. Chest pain
B. Productive cough
C. Jaundice
D. Bradycardia
Answer: B
Rationale: Productive cough is a hallmark symptom of pneumonia due to infection
and mucus production.


2. Normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10
B. 12–20
C. 22–28
D. 30–40
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal adult RR is 12–20 breaths per minute.


3. Best site for IM injection in adults:
A. Deltoid
B. Vastus lateralis
C. Dorsogluteal
D. Abdomen

,Answer: B
Rationale: Vastus lateralis is safe and avoids major nerves and vessels.


4. First action for a patient in respiratory distress:
A. Call provider
B. Apply oxygen
C. Document
D. Raise bed flat
Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen is the priority intervention.


5. Hypoglycemia sign:
A. Fruity breath
B. Sweating
C. Dry skin
D. Hypertension
Answer: B
Rationale: Sweating is an early sign of low blood sugar.


6. Normal potassium level:
A. 2.5–3.0
B. 3.5–5.0
C. 5.5–6.5
D. 6.5–7.5
Answer: B
Rationale: Normal potassium is 3.5–5.0 mEq/L.


7. Best indicator of kidney function:

, A. Sodium
B. Creatinine
C. Glucose
D. Calcium
Answer: B
Rationale: Creatinine reflects renal filtration.


8. Priority in ABCs:
A. Breathing
B. Circulation
C. Airway
D. Comfort
Answer: C
Rationale: Airway is always the first priority.


9. Diabetes complication affecting eyes:
A. Nephropathy
B. Retinopathy
C. Neuropathy
D. Hepatitis
Answer: B
Rationale: Retinopathy affects retinal vessels.


10. Normal blood pressure:
A. 90/60
B. 120/80
C. 140/90
D. 160/100