NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a bowel resection and anastamosis returns to his room with an nasogastric tube attached to intermittent suction. Which of the following observations indicates that the nasogastric suction is working properly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A soft abdomen indicates that the nasogastric tube is effectively decompressing the bowel by removing air and fluid.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes a woman in the first stage of labor and encourages her to push before the cervix is fully dilated. The nurse's action could primarily lead to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The weight of the uterus can put pressure on the vena cava and aorta when a pregnant woman is flat on her back causing supine hypotension. Turning the woman to the side reduces this pressure and relieves postural hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
An adult is admitted with arteriosclerosis obliterans. Which finding would the nurse most expect to see in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arteriosclerosis obliterans reduces arterial blood flow, causing cool extremities, especially in the legs. Swelling is more related to venous issues, cold-induced hand pain suggests Raynaud's, and BP is unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
Iron drops were ordered for a toddler who has iron deficiency anemia. What observation of the child by the nurse indicates that the child is receiving the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron supplements commonly cause black stools due to unabsorbed iron, indicating medication use. Pallor, brown spots, or dark urine are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A child is sent to the school nurse by a teacher who has a written note that fifth disease is suspected. Which characteristic would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythema on the face, primarily on cheeks giving a 'slapped face' appearance. This is a hallmark of fifth disease (erythema infectiosum).