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 resident of a long-term care facility has a history of repeated falls after attempting to get up from the wheelchair. Which instruction to the nursing team is most appropriate to prevent further client falls?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent assessment of the client's needs allows the nursing team to anticipate and assist with mobility, reducing the risk of falls without resorting to restraints or sedation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a continuous bladder irrigation post-transurethral resection of the prostate. Which observation requires intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bright red urine suggests active bleeding, a potential complication requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Immediately after a pregnant client's membranes rupture, which nursing action is a priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring the fetal heart rate is critical after membrane rupture to detect signs of fetal distress, such as cord compression, which can occur.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assigned six clients during the afternoon shift on a medical-surgical unit. After receiving report on the following clients, arrange the clients in the most appropriate order of nursing assessment.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C, F, E, B, D, A
Rationale: The order prioritizes life-threatening conditions (chest pain), acute pain (gallstones), and uncontrolled diabetes, followed by postoperative status, preoperative preparation, and stable discharge.