NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with pneumonia is receiving intravenous antibiotics. Which assessment finding suggests the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A decreased white blood cell count indicates the body is responding to antibiotics by reducing the inflammatory response to infection.
Question 2 of 5
A physician orders postural drainage for a client with pneumonia. Which nursing action best facilitates a therapeutic outcome for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep coughing during and after postural drainage helps mobilize and expel mucus from the lungs, enhancing the effectiveness of the procedure in treating pneumonia.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client comes to the clinic complaining of epigastric pain. The client reportedly takes several nonprescription over-the-counter medications on a regular basis. Which drug identified by the nurse is most likely related to the client's current complaint?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAI
D) known to irritate the stomach lining and cause gastrointestinal issues, including epigastric pain, especially with regular use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury. Which intervention prevents autonomic dysreflexia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding bladder distension prevents autonomic dysreflexia, a life-threatening condition in spinal cord injury clients, by reducing stimuli that trigger it.