NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman who has emphysema is on continuous oxygen therapy. She appears anxious and short of breath. Her husband increases the oxygen flow to 6 L/min. The nurse knows this action is most likely to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing oxygen flow in emphysema can suppress the hypoxic drive, risking respiratory depression, a serious concern.
Extract:
Miss Helen Roller is admitted following a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. She tells you she is unable to wash herself without assistance because of shortness of breath. You notice she also has difficulty walking to the bathroom unassisted for the same reason.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activity intolerance due to shortness of breath is the most pressing issue affecting her daily functioning.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse on the psychiatric unit is caring for several clients. Which client needs the most immediate attention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Screaming and running indicate potential danger to self or others, requiring immediate intervention to ensure safety.
Extract:
Following a CVA, a patient remains unresponsive to sensory stimulation.
Question 4 of 5
The lobe of the cerebral cortex that registers general sensations such as heat, cold, pain, and touch is the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parietal lobe processes sensory information like touch and pain.
Extract:
A patient regains consciousness and has expressive aphasia.
Question 5 of 5
As a part of the long-range planning, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positive feedback encourages progress in expressive aphasia recovery.