NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult comes to the clinic with complaints of frequency and burning on urination. The nurse expects that what test will be ordered for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequency and burning suggest urinary tract infection; a clean catch urine culture identifies the causative organism and antibiotic sensitivity. CBC, cystoscopy, or straining are less immediate.
Question 2 of 5
A new graduate nurse is administering enoxaparin to a client. Which action indicates the need for further orientation by the nurse preceptor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ejecting the air bubble in an enoxaparin syringe is incorrect, as the bubble ensures complete dose delivery and prevents leakage. Other actions (A, C,
D) are correct for subcutaneous administration.
Question 3 of 5
A 67 year-old client with non-insulin dependent diabetes should be instructed to contact the out-patient clinic immediately if the following findings are present
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An open, reddened wound on the heel. When signs of trauma and/or infection occur in their feet, elderly clients who have diabetes and/or vascular disease should seek health care quickly and continue treatment until the problem is resolved. Without treatment, serious infection, gangrene, limb loss, and death may result.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has recommended that the client increase the amount of dietary iron. The nurse knows that the client understands the recommendation when the client selects which foods?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Roast beef is high in iron, suitable for increasing dietary iron. Other options lack significant iron sources.
Question 5 of 5
The charge nurse on a cardiac unit tells you a patient is exhibiting signs of right-sided heart failure. Which of the following would not indicate right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Left sided heart failure exhibits signs of pulmonary compromise (SO
B).