NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A couple trying to conceive asks the nurse when ovulation occurs. The woman reports a regular 32 day cycle. Which response by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Days 17-19. Ovulation occurs 14 days prior to menses. Considering that the woman's cycle is 32 days, subtracting 14 from 32 suggests ovulation is at about the 18th day.
Extract:
The basic pathophysiologic problem in cirrhosis of the liver causing esophageal varices is:
Question 2 of 5
The basic pathophysiologic problem in cirrhosis of the liver causing esophageal varices is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Portal hypertension causes blood backup, leading to esophageal varices.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Nurses caring for clients who have cancer and are taking opioids need to assess for all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Addiction is not a primary concern in terminally ill clients receiving opioids for pain management.
Tolerance, constipation, and sedation are common side effects requiring assessment. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
The PN may appropriately delegate which of the following to the nursing assistant?
Question 4 of 5
Take the patient's vital signs before starting a blood transfusion.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking vital signs is within the nursing assistant's scope, unlike central line care, suctioning, or assessing chest pain.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube in place. Assessment of the aspirate reveals a pH of 2.0. Which is the appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This finding is within normal range for gastric aspirate of 0-4. Answers B, C, and D would not be appropriate or necessary due to the normal reading, so they're incorrect.