NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult has both an oil retention enema and a cleansing enema ordered. The nurse knows that this client is most likely to have which condition/ problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oil retention enemas soften hardened stool, and cleansing enemas remove it, making this combination most appropriate for fecal impaction. Straining, melena, or ulcerative colitis are less likely to require both types of enemas.
Extract:
Laboratory reference ranges
INR
0.8-1.1
Question 2 of 5
The nurse receives report on 4 clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discomfort at an IV vancomycin site suggests possible infiltration or phlebitis, requiring immediate assessment to prevent tissue damage. INR of 1.9 is subtherapeutic but less urgent, itching/nausea are expected morphine side effects, and tubing changed 48 hours ago is within standard protocol.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with a postpartum client about resuming sexual activity after childbirth. The client had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery 2 weeks ago. Which statement by the client requires follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ovulation can occur before menses returns, so condoms are needed to prevent pregnancy. Vaginal dryness is common, and feeding before sex reduces interruptions, both correct.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is receiving a thiazolidinedione. Which of the following findings would require immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiazolidinediones (eg, rosiglitazone, pioglitazone) are oral antidiabetic medications used to manage hyperglycemia in clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Thiazolidinediones increase the sensitivity of insulin receptors, which improves insulin efficacy and prevents large rises in blood glucose after meals. It is a priority for the nurse to report signs of heart failure (eg, bilateral pitting edema, rapid weight gain, crackles) to the health care provider because thiazolidinediones can cause heart failure due to fluid retention. The client may require a lower thiazolidinedione dose or therapy with a different oral antidiabetic agent (eg, metformin).
Question 5 of 5
A young woman has routine blood work done at her prenatal appointment. The results indicate that she has a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL. The nurse explains to her that this result is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 10 g/dL is low (normal in pregnancy: 11-12 g/dL), indicating possible anemia, requiring further evaluation.