NCLEX-PN
PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at outpatient clinic is returning phone calls that have been made to the clinic. Which of the following calls should have the highest priority for medical intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient experiencing neurovascular changes should have the highest priority. Pain following a TKR is normal, and breakdown over the heels is a gradual process. Moreover, a subacute ankle sprain is almost never a medical emergency.
Question 2 of 5
The LPN/LVN is to assist the school nurse in scoliosis screening. What instructions should be given to the students?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A bathing suit allows easy spinal visualization during scoliosis screening, ensuring modesty and efficiency.
Question 3 of 5
A Spanish-speaking client is admitted for a small bowel obstruction. The surgeon explains to the client's child, who speaks both Spanish and English, that an exploratory laparotomy is needed to determine the cause of the obstruction and that possible causes include intestinal adhesions and ovarian or colon cancer. The surgeon asks the child to translate this information for the client and assist with translating the consent form. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a trained interpreter ensures accurate, unbiased communication. Witnessing or reinforcing perpetuates the error, and reporting is premature.
Question 4 of 5
An adult postoperative client vomits, and his abdominal wound eviscerates. What is the best initial action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Covering exposed intestines with sterile moist dressings prevents infection and drying of tissue, stabilizing the client until surgical intervention. Packing intestines risks contamination, irrigation is inappropriate, and vital signs are secondary to immediate protection.
Question 5 of 5
A client with psychotic depression is receiving Haldol (haloperidol). Which of the following side effects is associated with antipsychotic medications such as haloperidol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Akathesia , a movement disorder, is a common side effect of haloperidol. Cataracts , diaphoresis , and polyuria are not typically associated.