NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a situation of pain management, which statement is a priority to consider for the ethical guidelines of the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's self-report is the most important consideration. Pain is a complex phenomenon that is perceived differently by each individual. Pain is whatever the client says it is. The other statements are correct but not the most important considerations.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications is not considered a neuromuscular blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pitressin is a hormone replacement medication.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Hematocrit
Male: 42%-52%)
(0.42-0.52)
Female: 37%-47%
(0.37-0.47) 45%
(0.45)
Hemoglobin
Male: 14.0-18.0 g/dL
(140-180 g/L)
Female: 12.0-16.0 g/dL
(120-160 g/L) 15 g/dL
(150 g/L)
INR
0.8-1.1 1.3
Platelets
150,000-400,000/mm3
(150-400 × 109/L) 295,000/mm3
(295 × 109/L)
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled for an elective laparoscopic prostatectomy in the morning. The practical nurse should notify the registered nurse about which of the following assessment data as soon as possible before surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A temperature of 100.4 F with cough suggests a possible infection, which could contraindicate surgery due to increased risk of complications.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year old is scheduled for a routine tonsillectomy. Which of the following lab findings should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A white cell count of 16,000 is elevated, suggesting infection, which must be reported before surgery. Hemoglobin , platelets , and urine specific gravity are normal.
Question 5 of 5
Following a cholecystectomy, drainage from the client's T tube for the first 24 hours after the operation was 350 cc. What is the appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: T-tube drainage of 300–500 mL in the first 24 hours post-cholecystectomy is expected as bile drains externally. Continuing to observe and measure is appropriate unless other signs of complications arise.