NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Which of the following is the most important physical assessment parameter the nurse would consider when assessing fluid and electrolyte balance?
Question 1 of 5
Skin turgor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intake and output provide the most direct measure of fluid balance.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The first postpartal bleeding noted by the mother after delivery is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lochia rubra is the initial postpartal bleeding, consisting of bright red blood and clots in the first few days after delivery.
Question 3 of 5
A client asks the nurse, 'Do you think I should leave my husband?' The nurse responds, 'You aren't sure if you should leave your husband?' The nurse is using which therapeutic technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reflecting is correct because the nurse is referring feelings back to the client to explore. When restating, the nurse simply repeats what the client said. Reframing is offering a new way to look at a situation. The nurse's response is specific; it isn't offering a general lead.
Extract:
Physical findings commonly seen in hypothyroidism include:
Question 4 of 5
Physical findings commonly seen in hypothyroidism include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coarse hair and brittle nails are typical in hypothyroidism due to slowed metabolism.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 2 hours old. Which of the following findings should be reported to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jaundice within 24 hours of birth is pathologic, indicating possible hemolytic disease or liver issues, requiring reporting. Heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature are normal for a newborn.