NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free 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
Negative pressure in the pleural space is indicated by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negative pressure in the water-seal chamber maintains lung expansion.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is to obtain an apical-radial pulse on a client. Which statement is true regarding obtaining an apical-radial pulse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apical-radial pulse requires simultaneous measurement by two people to detect a pulse deficit, ensuring accuracy in conditions like atrial fibrillation.
Extract:
The child with a diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchtis
Question 3 of 5
The child with a diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchtis should be observed for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) is characterized by inspiratory stridor and potential lethargy due to airway obstruction.
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Question 4 of 5
A postpartum mother is unwilling to allow the father to participate in the newborn's care, although he is interested in doing so. She states, 'I am afraid the baby will be confused about who the mother is. Baby raising is for mothers, not fathers.' The nurse's initial intervention should be what focus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Set time aside to get the mother to express her feelings and concerns. This facilitates understanding and resolution of her concerns.
Question 5 of 5
An infant has just returned from surgery for placement of a gastrostomy tube as an initial treatment for tracheoesophageal fistula. The mother asks: 'When can the tube can be used for feeding?' The nurse's best response would be which of these comments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The stomach contents and air must be drained first.' After surgery for gastrostomy tube placement, the catheter is left open and attached to gravity drainage for 24 hours or more.