NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
The nurse assesses a patient's IV site and finds that it is red, hot, and tender to touch.
Question 1 of 5
The most appropriate first nursing action is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of phlebitis or infection require stopping the infusion and removing the IV to prevent further complications.
Extract:
The patient with ascites has a paracentesis and 1500 ml of fluid is removed.
Question 2 of 5
Immediately following the procedure it is most important for the nurse to observe for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A rapid, thready pulse indicates hypovolemia or shock post-paracentesis, a critical complication.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Several passengers aboard an airliner suddenly become weak and suffer breathing difficulty. The diagnosis is likely to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden, simultaneous symptoms in a group suggest chemical exposure, likely affecting the respiratory system. The other conditions are less likely to cause acute, collective symptoms. Safety and Infection Control
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a 7 year-old tell the nurse their child has started to 'tattle' on siblings. In interpreting this new behavior, how should the nurse explain the child's actions to the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ethical sense and feelings of justice are developing. At age 7, children develop a sense of justice and fairness.
Extract:
Given Mr. Smith's clinical picture
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would be the first diagnostic tests that must be performed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Given suspicion of a stroke, the first test to perform would be a CT scan to determine the presence or absence of hemorrhage.