NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Health teachings on foods rich in folic acid on a pregnant mother to prevent complications on a growing fetus is under:
Question 1 of 5
Health teachings on foods rich in folic acid on a pregnant mother to prevent complications on a growing fetus is under:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folic acid education is primary prevention, reducing the risk of neural tube defects.
Extract:
When giving NG feeding, the nurse was observed of not checking the NGT placement prior to administering the feeding in spite of previous instructions from a colleague.
Question 2 of 5
Appropriate action taken at this time would include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reminding the colleague reinforces safe practice without escalating unnecessarily.
Extract:
John H is a 66-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking presented himself to the ER due to difficulty breathing of 2 years duration. He was prescribed some breathing medication by his family physician. However, for the last two months he noted progression of the severity of symptoms and new medications were prescribed. A week prior to admission, his difficulty in breathing worsened. There was non-productive cough, easy fatiguability and basilar rales. He was diagnosed with respiratory problems with acute exacerbation and stemming pneumonia. He was started on antibiotics, IV solumedrol Q6 hourly, oxygen at 2 L/NC; bed rest; diet as tolerated; and ABG. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 3 of 5
What prevents air from entering the chest space when a patient has a chest tube?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The water seal chamber prevents air re-entry, maintaining negative pleural pressure.
Extract:
Michael has congenital Hirschprung disease. Chronic constipation has been a major problem with the patient.
Question 4 of 5
Important finding would include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ribbon-like stools are characteristic of Hirschprung disease due to narrowed colon segments.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following flow rates is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (1–2 L/min via nasal cannula) is appropriate for COPD to maintain oxygenation without suppressing the hypoxic drive. Higher flows (B, C,
D) risk CO2 retention in COPD patients.