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:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 2 of 5
In the context of Mr. H's chest tubes, part of his routine assessment include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palpating for crepitus detects subcutaneous emphysema, a potential complication.
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Question 3 of 5
Clients with mitral stenosis would likely manifest findings associated with congestion in the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary circulation. Inefficient emptying of the left ventricle causes back-flow into the pulmonary vein, leading to congestion.
Extract:
Which of the following is the appropriate narcotic-analgesic ordered to provide pain relief on the patient with pancreatitis?
Question 4 of 5
Codeine 30 mgs.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Demerol is preferred for pancreatitis to avoid morphine's effect on the sphincter of Oddi.
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Question 5 of 5
An adult has returned to the nursing care unit following abdominal surgery. She has an order for meperidine IM PRN for severe pain or acetaminophen #3 PO PRN for mild to moderate pain. The nurse asks the client if she is experiencing pain now, and she states, 'Yes, I am.' What is the most appropriate initial action for the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing pain location and degree using a scale determines the appropriate medication (mild vs. severe), ensuring tailored pain management.