NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 maximizes lung expansion, preventing atelectasis. Exhaling forcefully is incorrect, use is routine, and holding breath is secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A 28-year-old client is being treated with acute pelvic inflammatory disease. Which of the following positions will afford the most comfort for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position reduces pelvic pressure and promotes comfort in clients with pelvic inflammatory disease.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following adults are admitted to the surgical unit. Which client should the nurse prepare for immediate surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe right lower quadrant pain with elevated WBC suggests appendicitis, requiring immediate surgery to prevent rupture. Scapular pain (gallbladder), vaginal bleeding, or hernia are less urgent unless complicated.
Extract:
Which of the following types of diet is implicated in the development of diverticulosis?
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following types of diet is implicated in the development of diverticulosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fiber diet increases colon pressure, contributing to diverticulosis formation.
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Question 5 of 5
A 40-year-old woman is admitted in labor with high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria. She is started on magnesium sulfate. The nurse caring for her should be sure to keep which drug at the bedside?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate, used for preeclampsia, can cause toxicity; calcium gluconate is the antidote, reversing respiratory depression or cardiac effects, and must be readily available.