NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a pregnant patient in her third trimester. Which of the following findings should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe headache and visual disturbances may indicate preeclampsia, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate reporting. Mild edema, heartburn, and frequent urination are common in the third trimester.
Extract:
This is a 70-year-old male patient admitted due to hiccups, confusion, right arm & right leg weakness, facial droop and slurred speech. He has an Hx of CAD & had the 2nd CABG about 4 years ago.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that clinical manifestations differentiate right CHF from left CHF. Symptoms of right CVA would include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right-sided symptoms like jugular vein distension are unrelated to CVA; question likely meant right CHF.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the growth and development of a toddler with AIDS. The nurse would anticipate finding that the child has
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delay in achievement of most developmental milestones. The majority of children with AIDS have neurological involvement, leading to developmental delays and potential loss of milestones.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with delirium. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to provide the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a safe environment is the most important aspect of caring for a client with delirium. Although all other options are logical and appropriate, meeting the client's safety needs takes priority.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered thiamine 100 mg IM for a client with chronic alcoholism. The primary reason for giving thiamine is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thiamine is given to treat or prevent neurological symptoms, such as Wernicke's encephalopathy, caused by thiamine deficiency in chronic alcoholism.