NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The best position for the client with a right total hip replacement is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supine with pillows supporting the leg prevents dislocation while maintaining alignment. Flexion or adduction risks complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client with suspected panic disorder. Which of the following findings would be consistent with the condition?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Panic disorder is characterized by sudden, intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as sweating (
A), dizziness (
B), heart palpitations (
D), and shortness of breath (E). Compulsions (
C) are associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder, not panic disorder.
Question 3 of 5
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports to the nurse that during rounds a client has recently become pale. What is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client directly (
C) confirms the report and guides next steps. Activating emergency response (
A), delegating vitals (
B), or notifying the provider (
D) is premature without assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A client admitted to the floor 3 days after a bowel resection suddenly develops chest pain and shortness of breath. Assessment of the client reveals rales, BP 160/40, and severe tachycardia. The nurse's first action should be to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The symptoms suggest a pulmonary embolus, a medical emergency. Placing the client in high Fowler's position facilitates breathing. Oxygen is secondary, chest compressions are inappropriate without cardiac arrest, and sedatives could worsen respiratory distress.
Question 5 of 5
Before giving furosemide (Lasix) to an adult, the nurse checks the laboratory report for the last serum potassium level. Which finding would be of concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L is low, concerning with furosemide, which can further deplete potassium, risking arrhythmias.