NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a lower extremity cast. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Numbness in the toes suggests possible nerve compression or compartment syndrome, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A 75-year-old client comes to the diabetic clinic for a scheduled visit. Which assessment finding indicates that the client with diabetes requires additional teaching regarding the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a razor blade to remove calluses is dangerous for diabetic clients due to the risk of cuts and infections, indicating a need for teaching safer foot care practices.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of pancreatitis reports severe epigastric pain. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated amylase levels indicate pancreatic inflammation, a key marker in acute pancreatitis.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is 4 months' pregnant states that she lives on a limited income and has a problem purchasing enough meat to supply sufficient protein for her diet. Which food can the nurse recommend to supplement the client's meat source?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dried beans are an affordable, high-protein food that can supplement meat in the diet, providing essential amino acids for pregnancy.