NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 20-year-old obese female client is preparing to have gastric bypass surgery for weight loss. She says to the nurse, 'I need this surgery because nothing else I have done has helped me to lose weight.' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respecting the client's informed decision for surgery demonstrates empathy and professionalism. The other responses are judgmental or dismissive of her situation. Physiological Adaptation
Question 2 of 5
A child with tetralogy of Fallot visits the clinic several weeks before planned surgery. The nurse should give priority attention to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessment of oxygenation. Tetralogy of Fallot involves defects that reduce pulmonary blood flow, leading to cyanosis and polycythemia, which can cause neurologic complications if oxygenation is inadequate.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted to the hospital with a hypertensive crisis. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) is ordered. During administration the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperstat is given IV push for hypertensive crisis. It often causes hyperglycemia. The glucose level will drop rapidly after the medication is administered. Answer A is incorrect because this medication is given IV push. The client should be placed in dorsal recumbent position, not Trendelenburg, so answer C is incorrect. Answer D is incorrect because the medication is ordered IV push.
Extract:
Ms. Cox is an adult patient who was prescribed depo-provera.
Question 4 of 5
The drug was prescribed for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depo-Provera is a contraceptive administered IM every 3 months.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the cuff inflated maintains airway patency and prevents aspiration, but pressure must be monitored to avoid tracheal damage. Routine suctioning, hydrogen peroxide, and daily tie changes are not standard.