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 nurse is caring for 2 children who have had surgical repair of congenital heart defects. For which defect is it a priority to assess for findings of heart conduction disturbance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ventricular septal defect. Surgical repair involves manipulation of the ventricular septum, increasing the risk of conduction disturbances.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is participating in an obstetrical emergency simulation in which the health care provider announces shoulder dystocia. Which of the following interventions should the assisting nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: For shoulder dystocia: document timing for accuracy, flex legs for McRoberts maneuver, request help for additional support, and apply suprapubic pressure to dislodge the shoulder. Fundal massage is for postpartum hemorrhage.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse is caring for several clients during well-child visits. The nurse should recognize which client as being the most at risk for anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A preterm infant bottle-fed with breastmilk is most at risk for anemia due to preterm infants' lower iron stores and breastmilk's low iron content. Term breastfed infants (A,
D) have adequate stores initially, and iron-fortified formula prevents anemia.
Question 5 of 5
The client is scheduled for a paracentesis. What should the nurse expect to do prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having the client void before paracentesis prevents bladder puncture during the procedure. Catheter insertion, NPO status, or enemas are not typically required.