NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the nurse collects all of the following data when performing a newborn's initial assessment, which assessment finding is most important to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flaccid muscle tone in a newborn may indicate neurological or muscular issues, requiring immediate reporting, whereas the other findings are normal or less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a client with severe burns, which assessment finding provides the best evidence that the wound is necessary?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A foul odor from a burn wound suggests infection, which requires immediate intervention to prevent sepsis.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of gout is prescribed allopurinol. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased fluid intake (2–3 liters daily) helps prevent kidney stones, a potential side effect of allopurinol, by promoting uric acid excretion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about medication adherence. Which statement indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking antihypertensive medication as prescribed daily ensures consistent blood pressure control and prevents complications.
Question 5 of 5
A postoperative client asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the abdominal Penrose drain. Which statement by the nurse best explains the reason for using a Penrose drain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Penrose drain is a passive drainage system that allows excess fluid, such as blood or serous fluid, to exit the surgical site, reducing the risk of infection or hematoma.