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 caring for a client with a total hip replacement. Which position should the nurse avoid to prevent dislocation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing the legs after hip replacement increases the risk of dislocation by adducting and rotating the hip joint.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of liver transplant is prescribed tacrolimus. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tacrolimus can cause hepatotoxicity, so liver function tests must be monitored to detect early signs of liver damage.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed ipratropium. Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain is not a common side effect of ipratropium and may indicate a serious condition like angina or pneumothorax, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-year-old child is recovering from acute noninfectious gastroenteritis. The physician provides orders to advance the child's diet to solid food. Which food choice is best for the nurse to offer the child initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strained applesauce is a bland, easily digestible solid food suitable for reintroducing solids after gastroenteritis, minimizing gastrointestinal irritation.