100 Original NCLEX-PN Style Practice
Questions and Answers with Rationales for
Comprehensive Predictor and Next
Generation NCLEX Review, Designed for
Ethical Study, Clinical Judgment,
Prioritization, Pharmacology, Maternal-
Newborn, Pediatric, Mental Health, and
Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing Preparation
Not Actual Proctored Exam Materials
1. Which task can the RN appropriately
delegate to an LPN/LVN?
A. Perform initial admission assessment
B. Administer IV push medication
C. Insert a urinary catheter
D. Teach a patient about insulin
,☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: C
Rationale: LPN/LVNs can perform skills such
as urinary catheter insertion. Initial
assessment, IV push medications, and
patient teaching are RN responsibilities.
2. What is the normal adult respiratory
rate?
A. 6–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 22–28 breaths/min
D. 30–36 breaths/min
☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Normal adult respiratory rate is
12–20 breaths per minute.
,3. When should a nurse perform hand
hygiene?
A. Only before invasive procedures
B. Before and after patient contact
C. Only after removing gloves
D. Once per shift
☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is required before
and after patient contact and after glove
removal.
4. A patient has Clostridioides difficile.
Which precautions are required?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Contact
D. Standard only
, ☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: C
Rationale: C. difficile requires contact
precautions and soap-and-water hand
washing because alcohol does not kill
spores.
5. Which intervention best prevents falls in
an older adult?
A. Keep bed in high position
B. Keep call light within reach
C. Restrain the patient
D. Dim all lights
☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Keeping the call light within
reach promotes safety and independence
while reducing fall risk.
Questions and Answers with Rationales for
Comprehensive Predictor and Next
Generation NCLEX Review, Designed for
Ethical Study, Clinical Judgment,
Prioritization, Pharmacology, Maternal-
Newborn, Pediatric, Mental Health, and
Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing Preparation
Not Actual Proctored Exam Materials
1. Which task can the RN appropriately
delegate to an LPN/LVN?
A. Perform initial admission assessment
B. Administer IV push medication
C. Insert a urinary catheter
D. Teach a patient about insulin
,☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: C
Rationale: LPN/LVNs can perform skills such
as urinary catheter insertion. Initial
assessment, IV push medications, and
patient teaching are RN responsibilities.
2. What is the normal adult respiratory
rate?
A. 6–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 22–28 breaths/min
D. 30–36 breaths/min
☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Normal adult respiratory rate is
12–20 breaths per minute.
,3. When should a nurse perform hand
hygiene?
A. Only before invasive procedures
B. Before and after patient contact
C. Only after removing gloves
D. Once per shift
☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is required before
and after patient contact and after glove
removal.
4. A patient has Clostridioides difficile.
Which precautions are required?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Contact
D. Standard only
, ☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: C
Rationale: C. difficile requires contact
precautions and soap-and-water hand
washing because alcohol does not kill
spores.
5. Which intervention best prevents falls in
an older adult?
A. Keep bed in high position
B. Keep call light within reach
C. Restrain the patient
D. Dim all lights
☑VERIFIED ANSWERS: B
Rationale: Keeping the call light within
reach promotes safety and independence
while reducing fall risk.
