NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
A teen-ager was diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 1 of 5
Appropriate diagnostic test would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A complete blood count (CB
C) assesses hemoglobin, hematocrit, and other parameters for anemia.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse collects data on a client shortly after kidney transplant surgery. Which postoperative finding must the nurse report to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because kidney transplantation carries the risk of transplant rejection, infection, and other serious complications, the nurse should monitor the client's urinary function closely. A decrease from the normal urine output of 30 ml/hour is significant and warrants immediate physician notification. The other options are normal data collection findings.
Extract:
The client with COPD has orthopnea.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is aware that one of the following is a correct description of orthopnea:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orthopnea is eased by sitting upright, reducing lung compression.
Extract:
In caring for a patient with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Question 4 of 5
In caring for a patient with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), the nursing diagnosis with the HIGHEST priority would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ineffective airway clearance is the highest priority due to risk of respiratory failure in ALS.
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Question 5 of 5
The LPN/LVN in a long-term care facility sees and hears a nursing assistant give a resident a hard slap. What initial action should the LPN/LVN take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting to the supervisor ensures immediate investigation of abuse, protecting the resident. Monitoring, writing reports, or police involvement are secondary.