NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a ventricular shunt for hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache and irritability may indicate shunt malfunction or infection, which can lead to increased intracranial pressure and requires urgent evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which recommendation is most effective for blood pressure control?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular exercise (30 minutes most days) helps lower blood pressure by improving cardiovascular health and reducing vascular resistance.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The urine of a client who is 6 months' pregnant tests positive for albumin. The nurse correctly assumes that the client is probably developing which complication of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albumin in the urine (proteinuria) during pregnancy is a hallmark sign of preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder that can lead to serious complications if untreated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of celiac disease about dietary restrictions. Which food should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheat bread contains gluten, which must be avoided in celiac disease to prevent intestinal damage.