NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who is immobilized secondary to traction is complaining of constipation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to be ordered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colace, a stool softener, is appropriate for constipation in immobilized clients, as it promotes softer stools without systemic effects. The other options are NSAIDs, not laxatives. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 2 of 5
Which of these principles should the nurse apply when performing a nutritional assessment on a 2 year-old client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serving size at this age is about 2 tablespoons. A general guide is 1 tablespoon of solid food per year of age.
Extract:
A nurse is going to give health teachings to a group of 11 to 15 years old clients with Diabetes Mellitus.
Question 3 of 5
Considering the group's developmental needs, the type of learning activity planned by the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peer-support activities align with adolescents' developmental need for social connection and shared experiences.
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Question 4 of 5
An adult has injured her ankle and asks her neighbor, a nurse, for assistance. The ankle appears swollen, and the client cannot move it without severe pain. Before arranging transport to the emergency room, which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevation reduces swelling and pain in an acute ankle injury, preparing for safe transport to the ER.
Question 5 of 5
An adult is being evaluated for a possible pituitary tumor. What test(s) does the nurse expect may be ordered for this client to confirm the diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,F
Rationale: MRI visualizes pituitary tumors, and visual field tests assess optic nerve compression from tumor growth. Urine, coagulation, x-rays, or nerve studies are less specific for diagnosis.