NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant client in the third trimester calls the obstetrician's office and reports to the nurse that she has had a severe headache for the past 2 days. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A severe headache in the third trimester may indicate preeclampsia, a medical emergency. Immediate evaluation is critical.
Question 2 of 5
Which instruction regarding rescue breathing is important to include in the parent-teaching plan when a newborn is at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For infant rescue breathing, covering the nose and mouth and blowing just enough air to make the chest rise ensures effective ventilation without overinflation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assists with the delivery of a stillborn infant who is gestationally small with a malformed cranium. To promote the parents' grieving process, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing parents to see and touch the stillborn infant facilitates grieving by making the loss tangible and fostering closure.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of glaucoma is prescribed timolol eye drops. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying pressure to the inner canthus (nasolacrimal occlusion) prevents systemic absorption of timolol.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a fractured femur is in skeletal traction. Which nursing action is essential to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weights must hang freely to maintain proper traction and alignment of the fracture.