NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After returning from the postanesthesia care unit, a man who had abdominal surgery is ordered to be in semi-sitting position. What is the primary reason for this position for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Semi-sitting position promotes lung expansion, preventing respiratory distress post-abdominal surgery. It has secondary benefits for circulation and incision tension.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute exacerbation of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nebulized albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, rapidly relieves bronchospasm in acute asthma exacerbations. Montelukast is for maintenance, methylprednisolone is slower-acting, ipratropium is secondary, and salmeterol is long-acting, not for acute relief.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following interventions is most helpful in determining the need for oxygen therapy for a client with COPD?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulse oximetry objectively measures oxygen saturation, guiding the need for oxygen therapy in COPD. Subjective reports and hemoglobin levels are less direct.
Question 4 of 5
What is the primary theory that explains a family's concept of health and illness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Health Belief Model explains how families perceive health threats and motivations for wellness, guiding their health and illness concepts. The other options are not recognized theories. Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a woman who has diabetic neuropathy. The nurse knows that the client needs more instruction when the client makes which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot water bottles can burn insensitive neuropathic feet, risking injury. Drying feet, podiatrist care, and using Tegretol for neuropathic pain are appropriate.