NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which instruction ensures proper preparation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking only clear liquids the day before a colonoscopy ensures the colon is clear for accurate visualization during the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which instruction ensures proper preparation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking only clear liquids the day before a colonoscopy ensures the colon is clear for accurate visualization during the procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter. Which action prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infections?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily perineal cleaning with soap and water reduces bacterial colonization around the catheter insertion site, preventing infection.
Question 4 of 5
A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia, which is dangerous in heart failure clients due to the risk of arrhythmias, so potassium levels must be monitored.
Question 5 of 5
When a client ingests a toxic substance either intentionally or accidentally, which initial information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying the substance involved is critical for determining the appropriate antidote or treatment to counteract the toxic effects.