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
A nurse is providing home health care to a patient with diabetes. Which of the following interventions is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular blood glucose monitoring guides diabetes management, preventing hypo- or hyperglycemia. Skipping meals, limiting activity, or avoiding diet discussions disrupts control and health.
Extract:
In Cushing's syndrome excessive amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids will increase the patient's:
Question 3 of 5
In Cushing's syndrome excessive amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids will increase the patient's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess glucocorticoids elevate glucose by promoting gluconeogenesis.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of asthma who presents with wheezing and shortness of breath. The nurse should prioritize which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing and shortness of breath in asthma indicate bronchoconstriction, and administering a bronchodilator (e.g., albuterol) as ordered is the priority to relieve airway obstruction. Supine positioning (
B) worsens breathing, X-rays (
C) are diagnostic, and deep breathing (
D) is secondary.
Extract:
A child with a croup has difficulty of breathing.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following interventions, if performed by the nurse should be a priority and most important for the patient:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen administration is the priority to address respiratory distress in croup, ensuring adequate oxygenation.