NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected anaphylaxis. Which intervention is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, as it rapidly reverses airway constriction and hypotension, addressing life-threatening symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
If the nurse collects all of the following data when performing a newborn's initial assessment, which assessment finding is most important to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flaccid muscle tone in a newborn may indicate neurological or muscular issues, requiring immediate reporting, whereas the other findings are normal or less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of deep vein thrombosis is prescribed heparin. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin's anticoagulant effect is monitored by aPTT to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent bleeding or clotting complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of stroke and dysphagia. Which intervention prevents aspiration during meals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thick liquids are easier to swallow and reduce the risk of aspiration in clients with dysphagia.