NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of osteoarthritis reports joint stiffness. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gentle range-of-motion exercises reduce stiffness and maintain joint mobility in osteoarthritis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients is at the greatest risk of developing maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Restricting food intake can lead to malnutrition, increasing fetal risks. Advanced maternal age (36) increases complications like gestational diabetes. Refusing prenatal vitamins can cause deficiencies, affecting fetal development.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse massages the uterus of a postpartum client. Which assessment finding best indicates that the intended effect of this nursing action has been achieved?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uterine massage prevents postpartum hemorrhage by promoting uterine firmness (contraction), indicating effective action.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of multiple sclerosis reports blurred vision. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blurred vision in multiple sclerosis may indicate optic neuritis, requiring specialist evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
When developing the care plan of a client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube for gastric decompression, which nursing order should be modified because it is considered unsafe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liberal fluid intake is unsafe for a client with an NG tube for decompression, as it may increase gastric contents and risk aspiration.