NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following indicates failure of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Projectile vomiting is a sign of increased intracranial pressure due to ventriculoperitoneal shunt failure, indicating obstruction or malfunction.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching for the parents of a child with impetigo. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates correct understanding of teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Hand hygiene, separating laundry, keeping nails short, and recognizing the contagious nature of impetigo are correct. Cleaning with alcohol is inappropriate as it may irritate the skin.
Question 4 of 5
A client is scheduled for a cataract extraction. Preoperatively, 1% atropine is instilled into the client's right eye. The nurse knows that this drug would be contraindicated if the client also had which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atropine, an anticholinergic, increases intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma. Bradycardia, hypothyroidism, or diabetes are not contraindications for ocular atropine.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client whose spouse recently attempted suicide. The client states, 'If I had not intervened, my spouse would have died. I cannot believe this is happening.' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's feelings and encouraging expression provides emotional support.