NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After abdominal surgery, a client has a nasogastric tube attached to low suctioning. The client becomes nauseated, and the nurse observes a decrease in the flow of gastric secretions. Which of the following nursing interventions would be MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and decreased NG tube output suggest possible obstruction. Aspirating with a syringe confirms tube placement and checks for blockages by testing the pH of aspirate (0–4 indicates gastric placement). Irrigation (
A) uses normal saline, not distilled water, and only after placement confirmation. Antiemetics (
C) or tube replacement (
D) do not address the cause.
Extract:
Congenital hip dysplasia is suspected when the assessment data indicates which of the following in the newborn?
Question 2 of 5
Presence of Ortalani's click
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The presence of Ortalani's click when legs are abducted and asymmetry of gluteal folds are signs of congenital hip dysplasia.
Extract:
Liang Tam, 68 years old, was admitted to the hospital with GI bleeding. She arrived to USA from China, as landed immigrant, 3 months ago. Chin speaks Mandarin and little English. Her daughter, Linda Min, speaks fluent English.
Question 3 of 5
To whom will the registered nurse, during the admission interview, collects the information from?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An interpreter ensures accurate communication with the patient, respecting her autonomy.
Extract:
Which statement is best to document a patient's behavior in an unbiased way?
Question 4 of 5
The patient's hostility created difficulties for the nursing staff.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing documentation must be objective, describing specific actions without subjective judgments.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which play activity is most appropriate for a 3-year-old with a hip spica cast?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A coloring book and crayons allow a 3-year-old in a hip spica cast to engage in a stationary, creative activity, so C is correct. Barbie dolls , toy telephone , and puzzles may be difficult due to the cast's restrictions.