NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client receiving end-of-life care is no longer able to make decisions. The client's appointed medical power of attorney (MPOA) is considering placement of a percutaneous enterogastric feeding tube. The MPOA asks the nurse, 'What would you do if this was your family member?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploring pros and cons (
C) empowers the MPOA to make an informed decision. Personal opinions (
A), chaplain referral (
B), or family meetings (
D) are less direct.
Question 2 of 5
A 31-year-old client is admitted to the psychiatric unit after cutting both wrists with a kitchen knife. The client has a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. The most therapeutic approach by the nurse is one that is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A firm and consistent approach provides structure and boundaries, which are therapeutic for clients with borderline personality disorder who often test limits.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is admitted in severe hypovolemic shock following an auto accident. A transfusion is ordered. What type of blood is given when the client's blood type is not known?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: O negative is the universal donor, safe for emergency transfusions when the blood type is unknown, minimizing reaction risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis and is reporting chills and abdominal discomfort. The nurse notes rebound tenderness with palpation. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chills, discomfort, and rebound tenderness suggest peritonitis, requiring fluid culture (
A). Warming dialysate (
B), pain medication (
C), and positioning (
D) do not address the infection.
Question 5 of 5
Before administering a feeding through a gastrostomy tube, what is the priority nursing assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tube patency should be checked prior to all feedings. The feeding should not be attempted if the tube is not patent.