Note: These questions include ones similar to alternative format questions as seen on the NCLEX-PN exam. The LPN is performing an assessment on a 4-day-old 8-pound, 6-ounce newborn with a head circumference of 33 cm. Given this information, what would the nurse expect the child’s chest circumference to be?

Question 1 of the Health Promotion and Maintenance Practice Test for the NCLEX-PN Exam

Have you checked the question for words like NOT or EXCEPT?

Have you double-checked your calculations with a calculator?

Have you read the explanation?

Also remember that, while other answers could work, you are looking for the best answer.