NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Practice Questions PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Following an arteriogram, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking distal pulses ensures adequate circulation post-arteriogram, as the procedure involves arterial puncture, which can lead to complications like hematoma or thrombosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse prepares to administer medications to a client. Which of the following client data are acceptable for use as client identifiers? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Date of birth (
A), first and last name (
B), and medical record number (
D) are reliable identifiers. Health care provider (
C) and room number (E) are not specific to the client.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a chest tube inserted and attached to portable water seal drainage two days ago. There is no bubbling in the water seal chamber. What should the nurse assess initially?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: No bubbling may indicate lung reexpansion or system issues; auscultating lungs assesses reexpansion or complications like pneumothorax. Other assessments are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A new client is admitted with a major abscess on her thigh caused by scratching mosquito bites with dirty hands after digging in her garden. She is on isolation precautions in a private room after surgical debridement. The physician changes her dressings daily. What should the nurse wear when providing care for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gloves and gown are required for contact precautions due to the abscess, preventing transmission of infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse helps the health care provider perform a thoracentesis at the bedside. In which position does the nurse place the client to facilitate needle insertion and promote comfort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Upright leaning forward (
D) facilitates lung expansion and fluid access while ensuring comfort. Other positions (A, B,
C) are less effective or uncomfortable.