Test Prep NCLEX-PN Exam Questions
National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) (Page 22 )

Updated On: 24-Feb-2026

Around what age do children start to develop “stranger anxiety”?

  1. 3 months
  2. 9 months
  3. 6 months
  4. 12 months

Answer(s): C



The nurse is assessing an 18-month-old.

Which of these statements made by the parent or caregiver would require follow-up?

  1. I’m worried that my child is not using two-word phrases yet.
  2. I’m letting my child use a spoon to eat.
  3. My child has recently taken a few steps but does not seem stable when standing.
  4. My child seems to have developed separation anxiety when I leave.

Answer(s): C



The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old patient.

What is the most appropriate pain scale for the nurse to use during the assessment?

  1. CRIES Pain Scale
  2. FLACC Pain Scale
  3. McGill Pain Scale
  4. Wong-Baker Pain Scale

Answer(s): D



The nurse is caring for an elderly patient and providing education. Which of the following would be least appropriate?

  1. The nurse breaks up the education into multiple shorter sessions.
  2. The nurse provides supplemental written resources.
  3. The nurse allows additional time after each instruction to allow the patient to process.
  4. The nurse speaks in a loud voice.

Answer(s): D



The nurse is caring for a female patient who has recently been diagnosed with cancer and will soon begin chemotherapy.

Which of these statements would require additional follow-up and education?

  1. I will be most susceptible to an infection between 7 and 12 days after chemotherapy.
  2. I should try to get my annual teeth cleaning in before beginning chemotherapy.
  3. I should wait until all my hair falls out to purchase a wig.
  4. I should try to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.

Answer(s): C






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