NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of chronic venous insufficiency reports leg swelling. Which intervention is most effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the legs above heart level promotes venous return, reducing swelling in chronic venous insufficiency.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure reports sudden weight gain of 5 pounds in 2 days. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden weight gain in heart failure indicates fluid retention, a sign of decompensation, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 3 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease is on a low-potassium diet. Which food should the nurse advise the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, which can accumulate in chronic kidney disease, leading to hyperkalemia and cardiac complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected stroke. Which finding requires immediate notification of the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slurred speech is a hallmark sign of stroke, indicating potential neurological damage and requiring urgent medical intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pressure ulcer. Which intervention promotes healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A moist environment with a hydrogel dressing promotes granulation tissue formation and healing in pressure ulcers.