NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Steatorrhea:
Question 1 of 5
Steatorrhea:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Steatorrhea involves greasy, fatty stools due to fat malabsorption.
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Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old child with Down syndrome is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. She has a heart murmur and appears to be in respiratory distress. Her mother asks why her child has a heart murmur. What is the best nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Congenital heart defects, like ventricular septal defects, are common in Down syndrome, and pneumonia may amplify a murmur due to increased cardiac workload.
Extract:
Marie is a 38-year-old primigravida who is admitted with a diagnosis of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH).
Question 3 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.
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Question 4 of 5
A newborn is to receive phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which nursing action is essential?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Covering the eyes protects the newborn's retinas from phototherapy light, a critical safety measure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse administered an intramuscular injection to an adult. How should the nurse dispose of the needle and syringe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediately placing the needle and syringe in a sharps container prevents needlestick injuries. Recapping or separating risks exposure, and cutting is unsafe.