NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following interventions should be implemented
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positioning in high Fowler’s promotes lung expansion and eases breathing immediately in COPD. Bronchodilators, pursed-lip breathing, and oxygen adjustments are secondary, requiring orders or more time.
Extract:
One of the following is not a symptom of the patient with right sided heart failure:
Question 2 of 5
Weight gain
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right-sided heart failure causes jugular vein distension, not flattened neck veins.
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Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing assessments for an infant is most valuable in identifying serious visual defects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Red reflex test. A uniform red reflex rules out most serious defects of the cornea, lens, and vitreous chamber.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is having difficulty reading the health care provider's written order that was left just before the shift change. What action should be taken?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Relying on anyone else's interpretation is very risky. When in doubt, check it out with the person who wrote the difficult-to-read order.
Question 5 of 5
A client with abdominal surgery is admitted to the recovery room with an NG tube to low suction. Which of the following lab values indicates a complication of NG suction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG suction can lead to loss of gastric fluid, causing hypernatremia (elevated sodium, as seen with Na 150 mEq/L) due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.