NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Oxygen has been ordered for a client who was admitted to the hospital with congestive heart failure. Which assessment finding indicates that the oxygen has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A decreased respiratory rate indicates improved oxygenation, alleviating respiratory distress in congestive heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bed rest for several weeks. Which problem is least likely to be related to bed rest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicose veins are primarily genetic or occupational, not directly caused by bed rest. Muscle atrophy, pneumonia, and thrombophlebitis are common bed rest complications.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement made by the parents of a child who has sickle cell anemia indicates understanding of how to reduce the incidence of crises?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adequate hydration prevents blood viscosity, reducing sickle cell crisis risk. Outdoor play is beneficial, aspirin is risky, and travel mode is irrelevant.
Extract:
A colleague came in to work in your unit with scent of alcohol in his uniform. When asked, he claimed that on his way to work, a gentleman accidentally spilled a glass of wine on his shirt. However, you noted that his breath smells alcohol.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions will be best for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the supervisor addresses potential impairment, ensuring patient safety.
Extract:
To assess the effectiveness of a vasodilator administered to lower hypertension
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should take the client's pulse and blood pressure:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking 30 minutes post-administration assesses the drug's peak effect on blood pressure.