NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Kussmaul breathing:
Question 1 of 5
Kussmaul breathing:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kussmaul breathing is a rapid, deep pattern compensating for metabolic acidosis.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements regarding wound healing is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Third intention healing involves delayed closure of a wound, allowing it to heal from the inside out, often used for contaminated wounds.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a mastectomy 24 hours ago. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging arm exercises prevents lymphedema and restores mobility post-mastectomy. Dependent positioning (
B) increases edema, heating pads (
C) risk tissue damage, and fluid restriction (
D) is unnecessary and harmful.
Extract:
The maximum safe height at which the container of fluid can be held when administering an enema is:
Question 4 of 5
The maximum safe height at which the container of fluid can be held when administering an enema is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 45 cm (18 inches) ensures safe pressure to avoid bowel injury during an enema.
Extract:
Question 5 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.