NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 56-year-old client who had a complete hysterectomy 8 months ago is admitted for opiate detoxification. The second day after admission, the client complains of abdominal cramping and sweating. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal cramping and sweating are withdrawal symptoms during opiate detoxification, requiring comfort measures and reassurance.
Question 2 of 5
Prior to administering a feeding, the nurse checks for placement of a feeding tube. What is the best way to do this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring the pH of aspirated fluid (pH <5.5) confirms gastric placement, the most reliable method to prevent aspiration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a nutritional plan for a 6-month-old who has recently been started on solid foods. Which of the following recommendations has the highest priority in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Introducing new foods 5-7 days apart (
C) prevents allergic reactions by identifying triggers, making it the priority. Cost (
A), finger foods (
B), and cow's milk (D, not recommended before 12 months) are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
When reviewing the chart of a client with long standing lung disease, the nurse should pay close attention to the results of which pulmonary function test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The FEV1/FVC ratio indicates disease progression. As COPD worsens, the ratio of FEV1 to FVC becomes smaller. Answers A and B reflect loss of elastic recoil due to narrowing and obstruction of the airway. Answer D is increased in clients with obstructive bronchitis.
Question 5 of 5
Because a client is scheduled for a bronchoscopy tomorrow, the nurse should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchoscopy involves sedation and airway manipulation, requiring NPO status after midnight to prevent aspiration, unlike fluids, enemas, or withholding medications.