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
When caring for a client who has been burned around the face and neck, which assessment finding should the nurse immediately report to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Burns around the face and neck can cause airway edema, leading to respiratory distress, which is life-threatening and requires immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a total hip replacement. Which position should the nurse avoid to prevent dislocation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing the legs after hip replacement increases the risk of dislocation by adducting and rotating the hip joint.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client presents to the physician's office with symptoms of a respiratory infection. Which of the following risk factors increases the client's susceptibility to pneumonia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, E, F
Rationale: Smoking and alcohol impair immune defenses, a decreased cough force reduces mucus clearance, and deteriorating cilia hinder pathogen removal, all increasing pneumonia risk.
Question 5 of 5
A client who takes furosemide (Lasix) for heart failure causes the to the title for a routine health. The client's laboratory report reveals a potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Which question elicits the best information to assess whether the client is demonstrating signs and symptoms of hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) commonly causes muscle weakness and leg cramps due to impaired muscle function, making this the most relevant question.