NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of asthma reports wheezing and shortness of breath. Which medication should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator that quickly relieves acute asthma symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath.
Question 2 of 5
A pregnant client is admitted to the labor and delivery area with vaginal bleeding. The physician's routine admission orders include the administration of an enema. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy may indicate a serious condition like placenta previa or abruption, where an enema could exacerbate bleeding or cause complications, so it should be withheld until clarified.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected compartment syndrome. Which finding is most indicative?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain unrelieved by analgesics is a hallmark of compartment syndrome, indicating increased pressure compromising tissue perfusion.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client presents to the physician's office with symptoms of a respiratory infection. Which of the following risk factors increases the client's susceptibility to pneumonia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, E, F
Rationale: Smoking and alcohol impair immune defenses, a decreased cough force reduces mucus clearance, and deteriorating cilia hinder pathogen removal, all increasing pneumonia risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which instruction ensures proper preparation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking only clear liquids the day before a colonoscopy ensures the colon is clear for accurate visualization during the procedure.