NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic pancreatitis is receiving Pancreatin. Which of the following observations is most indicative that the drug treatment is having the desired effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancreatin replaces pancreatic enzymes, aiding fat digestion. Reduced fat in stools and less frequent bowel movements indicate effective treatment. Appetite improvement is secondary, weight loss is undesirable, and bruising is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a small piece of wood penetrating the right eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stabilizing the object prevents further damage until surgical removal. Flushing , removing , or applying ointment risks worsening the injury.
Question 3 of 5
At the geriatric day care program a client is crying and repeating 'I want to go home. Call my daddy to come for me.' The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tell the client you will call someone to come for her and suggest joining the exercise group while she waits. This uses comforting and distraction to reduce distress in dementia.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is pregnant comes to the clinic for a first visit. The nurse gathers data about her obstetric history, which includes 3 year-old twins at home and a miscarriage 10 years ago. She is 8 weeks pregnant. Which description of her obstetric history is written correctly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gravida 3 para 1. Gravida is the number of pregnancies and Parity is the number of pregnancies that reach viability (not the number of fetuses). Thus, for this woman, she is now pregnant, had 2 prior pregnancies, and 1 viable birth (twins).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous infusion. Which finding would indicate that the client's IV has infiltrated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infiltration causes pale, cool skin around the IV site due to fluid leakage into tissues. Redness, fast infusion, or radiating pain suggest other issues.