NCLEX-PN
Practice NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The doctor has ordered the insertion of an NG tube to determine the extent of gastric bleeding in a client with a gastric ulcer. To facilitate the insertion of the NG tube, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client to swallow helps guide the NG tube into the esophagus and stomach, facilitating insertion.
Question 2 of 5
The most common complication following a myocardial infarction is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac dysrhythmias are the most common complication post-myocardial infarction due to ischemic changes affecting the heart's electrical conduction.
Question 3 of 5
A client is in suspected shock state from major trauma. Which of the following parameters indicate the adequacy of peripheral perfusion? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Capillary refill time and skin color/temperature directly assess peripheral perfusion in shock. Apical pulse , lung sounds , and pupillary response evaluate other aspects.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate 12 hours ago and is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. The client reports lower abdominal pain rated as an 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe abdominal pain post-TURP with bladder irrigation suggests possible catheter obstruction or clot formation. Verifying urine output and characteristics is the priority to ensure patency. Morphine , checking bowel movement , or oxybutynin are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking with the parents of a 7-year-old client with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents would indicate effective coping?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aiming for the child's independence in managing diabetes indicates effective coping by focusing on empowerment. Assuming no sports or separate meals is overly restrictive, and vague sacrifices lack specificity.