NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected dehydration. Which finding confirms this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes are a hallmark sign of dehydration due to reduced fluid volume in the body.
Question 4 of 5
A client with pneumonia is receiving intravenous antibiotics. Which assessment finding suggests the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A decreased white blood cell count indicates the body is responding to antibiotics by reducing the inflammatory response to infection.
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.