NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Before suctioning a client with a tracheostomy, which nursing action should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering 100% oxygen (hyperoxygenation) for 1-2 minutes before suctioning helps prevent hypoxia during the procedure, which can cause desaturation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which action maintains the sterile field?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Opening the sterile kit away from the body prevents contamination of the sterile field.
Question 3 of 5
When monitoring the treatment response of a client with diabetes insipidus, which component of the urinalysis is most important for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus causes dilute urine with low specific gravity. Monitoring specific gravity assesses treatment effectiveness in restoring normal urine concentration.
Question 4 of 5
When developing the care plan of a client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube for gastric decompression, which nursing order should be modified because it is considered unsafe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liberal fluid intake is unsafe for a client with an NG tube for decompression, as it may increase gastric contents and risk aspiration.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of seizures. Which observation indicates the client is experiencing an aura?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a sensory warning, such as a strange smell, that precedes a seizure.