NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Gastrostomy tube was placed on the patient with terminal stage of throat cancer. Feeding is started today.
Question 1 of 5
Prior to initiating the first gastrostomy feeding, the nurse should perform which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing the tube ensures patency before feeding, preventing blockages and ensuring safe administration.
Extract:
A client asks the nurse about her beta-blockers medication effect to her angina.
Question 2 of 5
What would be the nurse's response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beta-blockers decrease heart rate and cardiac contractility, reducing myocardial oxygen demand and relieving angina.
Extract:
The nurse understands that the patient with esophageal varices should not be given food such as:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse understands that the patient with esophageal varices should not be given food such as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crackers, being rough, can irritate or rupture fragile esophageal varices.
Extract:
Marie is a 38-year-old primigravida who is admitted with a diagnosis of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH).
Question 4 of 5
Priority nursing care on the patient with PIH include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urine output (335 ml/24 hours) indicates possible renal involvement in PIH, a priority for monitoring and reporting to prevent further complications.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Because the client is thought to have Cushing's syndrome, the nurse should assess the client for the presence of which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome causes hyperglycemia, easy bruising, immunosuppression, and fluid retention due to excess cortisol. Hypertension, not low blood pressure, and acne are common, but pitting is not specific.