NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pleural effusion receiving a thoracentesis. Which complication should the nurse monitor for post-procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumothorax is a potential complication of thoracentesis due to accidental lung puncture, requiring monitoring for symptoms like sudden chest pain or dyspnea.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a client with severe burns, which assessment finding provides the best evidence that the wound is necessary?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A foul odor from a burn wound suggests infection, which requires immediate intervention to prevent sepsis.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic venous insufficiency reports leg swelling. Which intervention is most effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the legs above heart level promotes venous return, reducing swelling in chronic venous insufficiency.
Question 4 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 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.