NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A physician orders postural drainage for a client with pneumonia. Which nursing action best facilitates a therapeutic outcome for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep coughing during and after postural drainage helps mobilize and expel mucus from the lungs, enhancing the effectiveness of the procedure in treating pneumonia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-catheterization. Which instruction ensures proper technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inserting the catheter until urine flows, then advancing 1–2 inches, ensures proper placement in the bladder to avoid trauma or incomplete drainage.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing assistant voices concern for personal safety when assigned to care for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which information is best for allaying the nursing assistant's fears?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emphasizing that standard precautions, like wearing gloves, effectively prevent HIV transmission reassures the nursing assistant by addressing the primary mode of infection.
Question 4 of 5
A 75-year-old client comes to the diabetic clinic for a scheduled visit. Which assessment finding indicates that the client with diabetes requires additional teaching regarding the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a razor blade to remove calluses is dangerous for diabetic clients due to the risk of cuts and infections, indicating a need for teaching safer foot care practices.
Question 5 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.