NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause hepatotoxicity, so liver function tests must be monitored closely to detect early signs of liver damage.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is completing a care plan for an immobile client. Which nursing measure for preventing contractures is best to include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Range-of-motion exercises maintain joint flexibility and muscle length, directly preventing contractures in immobile clients.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a fractured femur is in skeletal traction. Which nursing action is most important to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weights must hang freely to maintain proper traction alignment and prevent complications like malunion or nerve damage.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing action is most correct before instilling eardrops in a client's ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warming eardrops to room temperature prevents discomfort and dizziness, which can occur if cold drops are instilled into the ear canal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of celiac disease about dietary restrictions. Which food should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheat bread contains gluten, which must be avoided in celiac disease to prevent intestinal damage.