NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes mellitus who is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following is the most important preoperative assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood glucose control is critical preoperatively in diabetes to prevent complications like wound infections or ketoacidosis. Electrolytes, CBC, and urinalysis are important but secondary, as glucose directly impacts surgical outcomes.
Extract:
A male patient with thrombophlebitis is apprehensive about the possibility of a clot reaching his heart, causing sudden death.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse's initial intervention should be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clarifying that thrombophlebitis clots rarely reach the heart addresses the patient's fear directly.
Extract:
Classic symptoms of appendicitis:
Question 3 of 5
Classic symptoms of appendicitis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Right lower quadrant pain, fever, and elevated WBC are classic appendicitis symptoms.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about energy conservation. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a shower chair conserves energy by reducing exertion during bathing, a taxing activity for COPD patients. Morning activity (
A) may not suit all, pursed-lip breathing (
C) aids respiration, and quick walking (
D) increases oxygen demand.
Question 5 of 5
The client is receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Which statement, if made by the client, would indicate that she has accepted the diagnosis and treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing scarves suggests acceptance of chemotherapy-induced hair loss, indicating adaptation to treatment and diagnosis.