NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is prescribed warfarin sodium (Coumadin) to be continued at home. Which focus is critical to be included in the nurse's discharge instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Report any nose or gum bleeds. The client should notify the health care provider if blood is noted in stools or urine, or any other signs of bleeding occur.
Question 2 of 5
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is assisting the registered nurse in caring for 4 clients. Which client is at greatest risk for the development of deep venous thrombosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An 80-year-old post-hip surgery client is at highest DVT risk due to age, immobility, and recent surgery. Smoking and contraceptives , elevated hematocrit , and stent with fever carry risks but are less immediate.
Question 3 of 5
An adult who had a laryngectomy is ready for discharge. What question is it essential for the nurse to ask the client before discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoke detectors are critical post-laryngectomy, as impaired speech and potential airway issues increase fire safety risks, making this a priority discharge question.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered a sterile urine specimen to be collected from a client who has a Foley catheter. To obtain a sterile urine specimen, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withdrawing from the catheter port with a syringe ensures a sterile specimen. Other methods risk contamination.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discussing mammogram screening with a family. No one in the family has had a mammogram. The mother is 52, there are four daughters, ages 10, 15, 21, and 34, and the grandmother is 75. Which of the following women should receive a mammogram? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E,F
Rationale: Women aged 40 and older, or earlier with risk factors, should have mammograms. The 34-year-old, 52-year-old, and 75-year-old women meet screening age criteria.