NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
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. Mr. H was also diagnosed with effusion of the right lung. He is now scheduled for chest tube insertion.
Question 1 of 5
Important patient teaching on chest tube due to pneumothorax will include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intermittent bubbling is normal in pneumothorax, indicating air evacuation.
Extract:
When obtaining the health history from a patient who is seeking contraceptive information, the nurse should consider that oral contraceptives are contraindicated in a patient who:
Question 2 of 5
When obtaining the health history from a patient who is seeking contraceptive information, the nurse should consider that oral contraceptives are contraindicated in a patient who:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking increases the risk of thromboembolism with oral contraceptives, making it a contraindication.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The morning staff of an inpatient psychiatric unit has just completed the change of shift report. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A lithium level of 1.8 mEq/L is above the therapeutic range (0.6-1.2 mEq/L) and indicates potential toxicity, requiring immediate assessment. Answer A is important but less urgent unless the hallucinations are commanding harm. Answer B is incorrect as the client is only scheduled for therapy, not in immediate danger. Answer D is within normal WBC range and less critical.
Extract:
The best nursing intervention to minimize perineal edema following episiotomy would be:
Question 4 of 5
The best nursing intervention to minimize perineal edema following episiotomy would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ice packs reduce swelling and edema in the perineal area post-episiotomy.
Extract:
Which of the following can be considered balanced diet?
Question 5 of 5
Peanut butter sandwich, apple, and milk.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A balanced diet consists of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. A peanut butter sandwich, apple, and milk provide a balanced mix of these nutrients.