NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult has returned to the nursing care unit following abdominal surgery. She has an order for meperidine IM PRN for severe pain or acetaminophen #3 PO PRN for mild to moderate pain. The nurse asks the client if she is experiencing pain now, and she states, 'Yes, I am.' What is the most appropriate initial action for the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing pain location and degree using a scale determines the appropriate medication (mild vs. severe), ensuring tailored pain management.
Extract:
A 28-year-old male with history of diabetes has been found wandering around in a confused pattern. The male is sweaty and pale.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion, sweating, and pallor in a diabetic suggest hypoglycemia, requiring immediate blood sugar testing.
Extract:
Which of the following patients should you take care of first?
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is incontinent and needs to be changed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning addresses airway clearance, a priority over incontinence, dressing changes, or pain management.
Extract:
The nurse has performed the initial assessments of 4 patients admitted with an acute episode of asthma.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to call the health provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute asthma is characterized by expiratory wheezes. Sudden cessation of wheezing is an ominous sign indicating that the small airways are collapsed, requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The client who is receiving cancer chemotherapy asks why the physician recommended she take it in the evening. The nurse's response should include which information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evening chemotherapy minimizes nausea impact during waking hours, aligning side effects with sleep, improving tolerance.