NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter. Which action prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infections?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily perineal cleaning with soap and water reduces bacterial colonization around the catheter insertion site, preventing infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of stroke and dysphagia. Which intervention prevents aspiration during meals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thick liquids are easier to swallow and reduce the risk of aspiration in clients with dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected compartment syndrome. Which finding is most indicative?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain unrelieved by analgesics is a hallmark of compartment syndrome, indicating increased pressure compromising tissue perfusion.
Question 4 of 5
An unconscious adult is brought to the emergency department and is suspected of overdosing on heroin. Which initial medication would the nurse have on hand ready for physician's orders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses the effects of heroin overdose, such as respiratory depression, making it the first-line treatment.
Question 5 of 5
If the nurse collects all of the following data when performing a newborn's initial assessment, which assessment finding is most important to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flaccid muscle tone in a newborn may indicate neurological or muscular issues, requiring immediate reporting, whereas the other findings are normal or less urgent.