NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
The best nursing intervention to minimize perineal edema following episiotomy would be:
Question 1 of 5
The best nursing intervention to minimize perineal edema following episiotomy would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ice packs reduce swelling and edema in the perineal area post-episiotomy.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The registered nurse (RN) is planning care at a team meeting for a 2 month-old child in bilateral leg casts for congenital clubfoot. Which of these outcomes suggested by the practical nurse (PN) should be considered the priority nursing goal following cast application?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tissue perfusion will be maintained. Immediately following cast application, the chief goal is to maintain circulation and tissue perfusion around the cast. Permanent tissue damage can occur within a few hours if perfusion is not maintained.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaling slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece maximizes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis. Forceful exhalation is incorrect, use is routine (not symptom-based), and holding breath is optional but not primary.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following medications is a serotonin antagonist that might be used to relieve nausea and vomiting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron is a serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist effective for nausea and vomiting, particularly in chemotherapy or postoperative settings. The other medications have different mechanisms. Physiological Adaptation
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression who is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). The client reports feeling 'jittery' and restless. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jitteriness and restlessness are signs of akathisia, a side effect of fluoxetine, requiring physician notification for possible dose adjustment or additional medication. Lorazepam (
A) is inappropriate without orders, activity (
B) may worsen symptoms, and bedtime dosing (
D) doesn’t address the issue.