NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing postoperative care to a patient who had abdominal surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent complications? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: NPO prevents aspiration, ambulation reduces thrombosis, infection monitoring ensures early detection, pain management aids recovery, and SCDs prevent DVT. All are critical post-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after a motor vehicle accident. The client has a fractured tibia, and bone is noted protruding through the skin. Which action is of priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client has an open fracture. The priority would be to cover the wound and prevent further contamination. Manual traction should not be attempted, so answer A is incorrect. Swelling usually occurs with a fracture, making answer C an incorrect option. Changing the client to the prone position would cause excessive movement and is inappropriate, so Answer D is incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
Which laboratory result would concern the nurse caring for a client who is receiving furosemide (Lasix)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia. A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is critically low and concerning, risking arrhythmias. Sodium 140, glucose 110, and calcium 8 are within normal ranges.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements, if made by the parents of a newborn, does not indicate a need for further teaching about cord care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Washing hands before and after cord care prevents infection and is correct. The other statements reflect outdated or incorrect practices (e.g., alcohol is no longer recommended, and the cord should be kept exposed). Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaling slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece maximizes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis. Forceful exhalation is incorrect, use is routine (not symptom-based), and holding breath is optional but not primary.