NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a gastrostomy tube. Which action ensures proper care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing the gastrostomy tube with 30 mL of water after feedings prevents clogging and maintains patency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. Which food should the client limit to avoid interfering with the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broccoli is high in vitamin K, which can antagonize warfarin's anticoagulant effect, so intake should be limited or consistent to maintain stable INR levels.
Question 3 of 5
A postoperative client who just had a transurethral prostatectomy asks why he must drink so much water. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake after a transurethral prostatectomy helps maintain catheter patency by flushing the bladder and preventing clot formation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about phenobarbital. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking phenobarbital at the same time daily maintains consistent blood levels, preventing breakthrough seizures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. Which observation requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak, which could compromise lung re-expansion and requires immediate investigation.