NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The clinic nurse is collecting data on a client at 22 weeks gestation during a prenatal visit. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril is contraindicated in pregnancy due to the risk of fetal harm and requires immediate discontinuation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client recently diagnosed with heart failure who is being discharged with a prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause orthostatic hypotension, so slow position changes prevent dizziness and falls.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following the delivery of a stillborn infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Bathing, holding, and obtaining mementos support grieving. Naming is a personal choice, and organ donation discussions may be inappropriate at this time.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Hematocrit
Male: 42%-52%)
(0.42-0.52)
Female: 37%-47%
(0.37-0.47) 45%
(0.45)
Hemoglobin
Male: 14.0-18.0 g/dL
(140-180 g/L)
Female: 12.0-16.0 g/dL
(120-160 g/L) 15 g/dL
(150 g/L)
INR
0.8-1.1 1.3
Platelets
150,000-400,000/mm3
(150-400 × 109/L) 295,000/mm3
(295 × 109/L)
Question 4 of 5
A client is scheduled for an elective laparoscopic prostatectomy in the morning. The practical nurse should notify the registered nurse about which of the following assessment data as soon as possible before surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A temperature of 100.4 F with cough suggests a possible infection, which could contraindicate surgery due to increased risk of complications.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The evening nurse caring for an adult who had a partial gastrectomy this morning notes that the drainage from the nasogastric tube is bright red. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright red nasogastric drainage suggests active bleeding post-gastrectomy, requiring immediate reporting to assess for hemorrhage.