NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Following a classic cholecystectomy resection for multiple stones, the PACU nurse observes a serosanguinous drainage on the dressing. The most appropriate intervention is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serosanguinous drainage is normal post-cholecystectomy; reinforcing the dressing is appropriate to manage it. Changing the dressing risks infection, and a binder may obscure assessment. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
The nurse would expect an elderly client with a hearing loss caused by aging to have:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse would expect an elderly client with a hearing loss caused by aging to have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Presbycusis, age-related hearing loss, results from inner ear damage.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a cholecystectomy 24 hours ago. The client reports nausea and has not had a bowel movement since surgery. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea post-cholecystectomy may be due to anesthesia or pain medication, and an ordered antiemetic addresses this symptom promptly. Ambulation (
B) and high-fiber diet (
C) promote bowel movement but don’t address nausea, and notification (
D) is unnecessary unless symptoms persist or worsen.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is immobilized secondary to traction is complaining of constipation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to be ordered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colace, a stool softener, is appropriate for constipation in immobilized clients, as it promotes softer stools without systemic effects. The other options are NSAIDs, not laxatives. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
The patient is receiving Lasix. The doctor made his round this morning and ordered ampicillin medication. The patient is to receive 3 grams of ampicillin per day. The ampicillin available stock is 500 mg/capsule.
Question 5 of 5
How many capsules would you administer to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 3 grams = 3000 mg; 3000 mg ÷ 500 mg/capsule = 6 capsules daily.